Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant – Finance Operations (12-Month FTC)

Location: Hybrid – Leeds, UK

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Industry: Finance / Insurance

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global insurance provider, operating in over 25 countries with a strong reputation for innovation, sustainability, and customer-focused service. They are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, enabling employees to thrive while contributing to a resilient future for customers and communities.

Role Overview

The Financial Accountant will join the Finance Operations team, which plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial results, maintaining robust balance sheet controls, and minimising risk. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes, support the monthly financial close, and collaborate with stakeholders across the business, including external auditors. The role is ideal for part-qualified accountants seeking to broaden their skills in a high-performing and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage key accounting processes and financial close activities to ensure accuracy and consistency of data.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the team’s business plan to optimise productivity and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in accounting activities.
• Provide high-level financial advice and guidance to support decision-making.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Part-qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of best-practice accounting (insurance sector experience desirable).
• Good working knowledge of accounting software and tools.
• Proven ability to implement structured process improvements in an accounting environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to embed controls within processes.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days.
• Flexible working options, including part-time, job share, and compressed hours.
• 10% employer pension contribution.
• Fully funded private medical insurance for employee and family members.
• 26 weeks fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender or parental route).
• Opportunity to work remotely abroad for up to 20 days per year.
• Sustainable pension investment strategy supporting net-zero goals.
• Cycle-to-work scheme (up to £5,000).