Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant (Temp-to-Perm)West Yorkshire | Hybrid Working | Immediate Start Available

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. Key responsibilities will include:

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

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your up-to-date CV, or contact Hays for a confidential discussion.If this opportunity isn't quite right for you, but you're considering your next move, please get in touch for a confidential conversation about the current Yorkshire finance market.

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