Financial Accountant in Leeds

£52,466 per annum - Grade 10

Leeds / Hybrid

Full time - 37 hours per week

Closing date: Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11:55pm

Please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share.

We currently have a vacancy for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance Team. The role provides the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact public organisation that directly shapes the region’s economic future. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking finance team supporting major investment in transport, skills, housing, and regeneration - work that genuinely improves the lives of 2.4 million residents. With a clear commitment to regional growth, sustainability and fairness, the Authority provides a purposeful environment where your financial expertise helps drive decisions that matter.

The role also offers an attractive professional package, providing exposure to complex, varied financial accounting work, collaboration across senior leadership, and the opportunity to deepen your public-sector finance skills in a supportive, innovative setting.

Our Offer

• Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.
• Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.
• Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).
• Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Investing in you – Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.
• Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.
• Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most.
• Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.
• Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Controller, your key responsibilities will include:

• Proactively participate in and lead aspects of the production and delivery of statutory accounts, annual revenue and capital budgets, and associated in year monitoring, forecasting & reporting.
• Lead and give direction to the development of financial reporting and financial management tools and reports to support the business in delivery of corporate objectives.
• Ensure that the Authority is compliant and up to date with all relevant financial standards and practices.

Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities.

About You

You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:

• Hold a degree or have equivalent relevant experience in accounting.
• CCAB /CIMA qualified or passed finalist.
• Practical knowledge of financial reporting standards and CIPFA/IFRS Code.
• Demonstrable deep understanding of financial procedures within a Local Authority environment.
• Practical experience of successfully performing in a similar role.

To Apply

If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form on our website and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements within the Role Profile.

Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form.

Further Information

The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met. Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis.