Senior Financial Accountant
Posted 1 week ago by DiverseJobsMatter
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Financial Accountant role within the Finance Operations team focuses on financial reporting, month-end processes, and continuous improvement across international operations. This position provides exposure to global finance teams and complex financial systems, making it ideal for newly qualified, nearly qualified, or experienced accountants seeking career development. The role emphasizes collaboration with international teams and mentoring junior members. It offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review journals and reconciliations in line with financial control frameworks.
- Conduct monthly Gross Written Premium (GWP) reviews and support TM1 reporting on premiums, claims, and commissions.
- Utilise financial systems including Oracle Fusion, TM1, and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
- Analyse and explain variances in financial results against deadlines.
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting.
- Collaborate with international finance teams (including Australia Pacific, North America, and offshore shared services).
- Support and mentor junior team members where required.
Key Skills:
- Recognised accounting qualification (newly, nearly, or fully qualified), or equivalent experience.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Experience using financial systems such as Oracle, TM1, or HFM.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across regions and time zones.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Insurance or financial services sector experience is desirable but not essential.
- Proactive, improvement-focused mindset with flexibility to embrace change.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Senior Financial Accountant – Financial Operations
Location: Leeds (Hybrid working)
Contract: 12-month fixed term
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their Finance Operations team. This role focuses on financial reporting, month-end processes, and continuous improvement across international operations. The position offers exposure to global finance teams and complex financial systems, making it an excellent opportunity for newly qualified, nearly qualified, or experienced accountants seeking career development in a multinational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journals and reconciliations in line with financial control frameworks.
- Conduct monthly Gross Written Premium (GWP) reviews and support TM1 reporting on premiums, claims, and commissions.
- Utilise financial systems including Oracle Fusion, TM1, and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
- Analyse and explain variances in financial results against deadlines.
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting.
- Collaborate with international finance teams (including Australia Pacific, North America, and offshore shared services).
- Support and mentor junior team members where required.
Candidate Profile
Recognised accounting qualification (newly, nearly, or fully qualified), or equivalent experience. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Experience using financial systems such as Oracle, TM1, or HFM. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across regions and time zones. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines. Insurance or financial services sector experience is desirable but not essential. Proactive, improvement-focused mindset with flexibility to embrace change.
Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 30 days annual leave (plus option to purchase 2 additional days). Flexible working arrangements including hybrid, part-time, job share, and compressed hours. Employer pension contributions of 10% of basic salary. Fully funded private medical insurance (covering employee and family). Family-friendly leave policies with 26 weeks’ full pay for new parents. Option to work remotely abroad for up to 20 days annually. Cycle-to-Work scheme (up to £5,000). Sustainable pension investment strategy supporting ESG objectives.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Our client is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities they serve.