32 accounting jobs found in Leeds

Junior Controller - Reporting Location: Manchester (Hybrid) | Exp: 4+ Years PQE | Focus: Month- end The Role Act as the technical accounting expert within the Reporting and Ops team. You will be accountable for all group reporting requirements, ensuring the integrity of the P&L and Balance Sheet, and supporting the end-to-end external audit process. Key Responsibilities Group Reporting: Own the relationship with Group Finance, driving high-quality submissions and resolving technical queries. Audit Liaison: Support the management of the external audit process and coordinate key deliverables. Technical Excellence: Prepare accounting papers on provisions, judgments, and new standard implementations. Compliance: Maintain SOX controls, including local GAAP to US GAAP reconciliations. Business Partnering: Support the financial review of new contracts and lead monthly management meetings. Requirements Qualification: ACA qualified (preferred); ACCA/CIMA considered for the...

Accounting & Controlling Manager Location: Manchester (Hybrid) | Exp: 5-8 Years | Key Focus: US GAAP, Reporting The Role Take full strategic ownership of a defined set of international entities. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet and profit & loss statements, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOx frameworks. Key Responsibilities Entity Leadership: Lead all accounting activities for specific entities, signing off on financial quality and variance analysis. Team Management: Coach and develop an accounting team, overseeing month-end and year-end closing processes. Compliance & Audit: Manage statutory filings, tax requirements, and external audits. Maintain frequent contact with regulatory authorities. Strategic Advisory: Provide financial recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Management. Innovation: Drive improvements in accounting procedures and planning systems (SAP)....

Your new company A high-growth, large business operating within a fast-paced environment are looking for an Interim Financial Accountant. The organisation has undergone significant recent change, with a strong emphasis on tightening financial controls, enhancing reporting accuracy, and delivering a robust year-end process. You will join a collaborative finance team supporting senior stakeholders through a critical reporting period. Your new role As an Interim Financial Accountant (3+ months), you will take ownership of key financial reporting processes with a strong focus on statutory accounts and audit delivery. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise and the ability to operate to tight deadlines. Below‑operating‑profit activity including debt/interest, derivatives, restructuring and share‑based compensation Holding company accounting and cash accounting Fixed asset & lease accounting Group consolidation Balance sheet governance, working‑capital analysis and...

A high-growth, privately owned business with turnover of approximately £70m is seeking a Finance Project Accountant to focus on systems and streamlining processes to support the next phase of its evolution. This is a high volume transactional business that has expanded rapidly through acquisition and organic growth. As a result, finance operations are currently highly manual and transactional, creating a significant opportunity for the right individual to make a lasting impact by streamlining processes, implementing systems, and driving automation across the function. This is a 6–12 month fixed-term contract with strong potential to become a permanent role for the right person. Working closely with senior leadership and the finance team, you will take ownership of improving how finance operates across the business. This role is ideal for someone who is tech savvy and enjoys rolling up their sleeves, identifying inefficiencies, and delivering practical, scalable solutions....

Fin Search are recruiting an Assistant Accountant on an initial up to 6 month FTC for a well performing, market leading business in Bradford. The business is operating a hybrid working model – 2 days in the office and 3 days at home. This role is an unrivalled opportunity for bright and forward thinking accounts assistant or assistant accountant looking for a step in to a commercially focused role relevant to AAT/CIMA or ACCA studies with a clear progression route. As an Assistant Accountant, you will be reporting in to an qualified Finance Business Partner, responsible for assisting with month end processes and controls with a focus on providing a business partnering service to key stakeholders within the business. Duties will include, however are not limited to, balance sheet reconciliations, assisting internal stakeholders with forecasting, producing month end journals such as accruals and prepayments, assisting with variance analysis and profitability analysis. The...

Beyond Talent is working with a well-established business looking to appoint an experienced Interim Management Accountant to support during a period of change and growth. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who can quickly get up to speed, add value from day one, and support a busy finance team with both BAU and project work. Key Responsibilities Production of monthly management accounts Balance sheet reconciliations Variance analysis and commentary Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes Assisting with year-end and audit preparation Business partnering with operational teams Improving processes and controls where needed About You Qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE) Proven experience in a management accounting role Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment Strong Excel skills and systems confidence Able to work independently and hit the ground running Strong communication skills - able to partner with non-finance...

Paying circa £38k + Free onsite parking + Excellent benefits - We are delighted to be partnering with a pharmaceuticals company based in Manchester, that are seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join their team on a 12‑month fixed term contract basis. This organisation offers a vibrant, professional working environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged. This is a hybrid role with two days per week working from home and an immediate start, so applicants must be available to start at short notice. THE JOB Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Assistant Management Accountant will support the day‑to‑day financial operations of the site and the wider group finance function. Key responsibilities include: * Supporting the Head of Finance in delivering high‑quality financial support to budget holders, including accurate preparation of management accounts * Preparing and reviewing financial data, journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet...

Lead R2R Accountant Manchester 6 months contract Day Rate £600 via Umbrella Company Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them. My client is one of the world's largest custodian bank and securities services company. Businesses, communities and global economies rely on them because they prioritize client experience, collaboration, innovation and resilience. As the "bank of banks," their unique perspective, informed by one of the largest datasets in the world, powers the financial industry. They understand the best way to succeed at anything is to Consider Everything. Guided by values and behaviours focused on excellence, integrity,...

Michael Page are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant based in Salford. Client Details An exciting global business with key finance offices based in Manchester. Description Prepare and analyse financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support decision-making. Oversee month-end and year-end financial processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Monitor and manage cash flow to maintain financial stability. Provide insights into financial performance and recommend improvements where necessary. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure financial alignment with operational goals. Assist with statutory reporting and liaise with external auditors when required. Maintain accurate financial records and implement process improvements where applicable. Support the wider Accounting & Finance team in Salford with ad hoc projects and tasks.Profile A successful Management Accountant should have: Strong technical skills and a solid understanding of accounting...

Your new company We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a well-established and growing business in Wigan within the manufacturing/distribution sector. This is a fully on-site role offering a broad and hands-on position within a busy finance function, supporting the day-to-day operations as well as month-end and reporting processes.This role would suit someone who is detail-oriented, proactive and confident managing multiple aspects of the finance function, including both transactional and management accounting responsibilities. Your new role Manage sales ledger and credit control, including trading limits, bad debt monitoring and high-risk accounts Oversee orders on hold, forward orders and new customer account set-up Maintain and reconcile customer accounts, including cash posting and query resolution Handle purchase ledger processes, including preparation, monitoring and supplier payments Perform bank inputting and reconciliations Manage and control...

Sewell Wallis is exclusively working with an established market-leading business, currently undergoing a period of transformation, to secure an Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified, experienced Financial Controller to step into a broad and commercially focused finance leadership role. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the group, you will lead management and statutory reporting, consolidations, forecasting, treasury management and drive best practice and continuous improvement across the finance function. Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, you'll be expected to attend the office 3 days a week, with 2 days working from home. What will you be doing? Manage the day-to-day accounting and reporting responsibilities of the finance function including financial & management accounting. Preparation of accurate and timely Group Management Accounts in line with Group reporting timescales, including Balance...

We are partnering exclusively with a leading business services provider, in their search for an Interim Finance Control & Reconciliations Lead. This is a 3-month temporary role (with a high likelihood of extension) based in Leeds offering a hybrid working model (3 days in office) and a day rate between £220 to £260 per day via umbrella. The Role You will provide immediate capacity to a busy finance team supporting a large public sector contract. This is a hands-on, proactive role focused on strengthening daily business-as-usual operations, ensuring stringent reconciliations are met , and supporting urgent year-end audit requirements. Key Responsibilities Reconciliations: Perform daily and monthly bank, revenue, and cash banking reconciliations to meet strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs). General Ledger: Prepare and manage General Ledger (GL) and balance sheet reconciliations. Audit Support: Support external audit remediation by gathering evidence and addressing queries...

Sewell Wallis is exclusively representing a successful, well-established UK business based in South Leeds, looking to recruit an experienced Financial Controller on an interim 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a pivotal role, overseeing financial reporting, forecasting, treasury, and business partnering. This is a chance to join a forward-thinking business where your expertise will make a real impact. This organisation values innovation, collaboration, and proactive thinking, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. They're currently working through a period of change and require an experienced Financial Controller who will support them through this period. What will you be doing? Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will manage a small team including the Sales Ledger Manager and Senior Credit Controller. Your responsibilities will include: Finance Business Partner to Group entities...

Hays are delighted to be supporting a growing organisation through a significant period of transition following the acquisition of a new business. As part of this change, we are recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor on a 9-12 month fixed‑term contract to provide stability, leadership, and hands‑on support during a busy and evolving period. This is a full‑time role with three days per week required in the Leeds office. Some on‑site parking is available, though not guaranteed. The Role As Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will play a key role in guiding the AP function through system change, increased volumes, and process realignment. You will oversee a team of approximately 10, ensuring day‑to‑day operations remain on track while supporting the reduction of a backlog created through recent acquisition activity.Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing the AP team, ensuring workloads are prioritised effectively. Managing and clearing backlog activity and...

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a fantastic business based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, who are recruiting a Transactional Assistant to join their team to focus predominantly on Accounts Payable duties. This is a temporary to permanent role, meaning that you will be with the company for approximately 9 months, before being considered for a permanent position. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation operating within a highly innovative sector, where collaboration, flexibility and team culture are genuinely valued. You'll take on a busy and varied role and play a key role in ensuring the continued success of the transactional finance team. What will you be doing? Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. Managing the Accounts Payable inbox and responding to supplier queries. Tracking and logging invoices for payment processing. Managing supplier setup and maintaining supplier records. Supporting weekly...

Job Title: Payroll Administrator Location: Bradford Pay Rate: £27,000 - £30,000 per anumm DoE  Working Hours: This is a Hybrid role with 2 days a week at home and 3 days in the office (Possibly 4 days in during training) Monday to Friday working (08:00 - 16:00) Experience:  6 months Payroll Admin experience required Contract: Permanent contract possible after 3 months   Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Nexus People are looking for a Payroll Administrator in Bradford to work with our client who is one of the UK's leading distribution and logistics suppliers.   Our client is looking for someone who can step in quickly and provide hands-on support within a developed and busy payroll function. The role sits within a high-volume environment, so the successful candidate will need to be confident working at pace while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Employee Benefits: Competitive Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per anumm DoE  Immediate Starts:...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant / Administrator to join a well-established and growing business based in Brighouse. This is a varied, hands-on role with a strong focus on Accounts Payable, supporting a busy finance function within a fast-paced commercial environment. Key responsibilities include: • Managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process • Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution • Processing payment runs and maintaining supplier records • Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments • Supporting month-end and audit preparation • Monitoring VAT, imports, and related financial processes • Assisting with finance systems improvements and process documentation • Supporting wider finance administration as required We are looking for candidates with: • Strong Accounts Payable experience • Excellent reconciliation and journal posting skills • Good Excel and finance systems knowledge • Strong attention to detail and...

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Business on behalf of our client for this temporary position. Reporting to Senior Payroll & Revenues Officer Daily rate: £109.26 Role Purpose Provide a comprehensive financial support service consisting of, but not limited to, payroll and sales ledger Principal Accountabilities * Maintain and regularly update various payroll related databases and spreadsheets to ensure accurate information is available to produce monthly payroll information. * Liaise with key personnel throughout the organisation to ensure that sickness records and any other appropriate records are maintained in an accurate manner to ensure the correct payment for sickness absence and the spreadsheet used for sickness recording is kept up to date. * Collate and record overtime and expense claims on a monthly basis, updating electronic records accordingly in order that our payroll provider can be notified of such payments. * Update and maintain...

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant with payroll experience to join our finance team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional looking to join a growing business, with the potential to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day finance function, covering transactional accounting duties alongside payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of key finance tasks. Key Responsibilities: Accounts: * Processing purchase invoices, supplier statements, and credit notes * Maintaining purchase and sales ledger records accurately * Assisting with supplier payment runs * Performing bank, supplier, and account reconciliations * Supporting invoicing and credit control activities * Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments where required * Assisting with month-end finance...

Interim Head of Finance Rate: £500 - £700 per day Contract: Interim, Full-time Location: North West (Hybrid/Remote Working) We are seeking an Interim Head of Finance to join a Local Authority for a six-month assignment. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Resources to deliver on the Council's financial agenda and strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Accountancy and Administration functions, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Facilitate robust financial management practices to support the authority's operational and strategic goals. Ensure the Council's accounting systems and procedures comply with established standards and those agreed by the Director of Finance Essential Experience: A CCAB qualification and a management qualification, with membership of a relevant accountancy body and evidence of continued professional development (CPD). Proven experience in managing, motivating,...