Your New Company
Hays are supporting a leading West Yorkshire organisation seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join the team on an interim basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position.
This is a key appointment during a period of change and offers the chance to make an immediate impact within a busy finance function.
Your New Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of core financial control activities, ensuring robust reporting processes, strong governance and accurate financial information.
- Reviewing and approving daily and monthly financial reporting
- Managing bank reconciliations and cash controls
- Completing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting month-end close and trial balance reviews
- Overseeing payment controls and approval processes
- Managing refunds, reversals, suspense accounts and unapplied payments
- Maintaining audit-ready documentation and financial controls
- Identifying and implementing process improvements
- Leading and developing two Finance Analysts
- Providing support to the Finance Director on ad hoc projects and business-critical activities
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Proven experience in a Financial Accountant, Finance Manager or similar position
- Strong technical accounting and financial control background
- Experience of month-end reporting and balance sheet management
- Ability to quickly adapt and add value within a fast-paced environment
- Previous shared service centre experience would be advantageous
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
What You'll Get in Return
- Immediate start
- Temp-to-perm career opportunity
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Competitive daily rate/salary
- Exposure to a high-profile finance transformation period
- Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership
Rate:
£275/day
Location:
Leeds
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
Finance & Strategy
Seniority Level:
Mid-Level