Leeds - Financial Accountant

HW Finance are are looking to recruit a Financial Accountant to join a growing business based in West Yorkshire.

This role sits within a diverse and growing group providing essential services across the UK and Ireland. With a strong focus on operational efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement, the group supports a wide range of commercial and public sector clients.

The businesses finance team plays a key role in driving informed decision-making and supporting business growth through accurate, timely reporting and robust financial control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately account for fixed assets and leases across all UK Processing businesses on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and submit the quarterly VAT return and ensure VAT accounting is up to date.
• Manage central cost control and recharges, working closely with People, IT, HR, and Marketing teams to allocate costs and complete monthly recharges and reconciliations.
• Compile and complete balance sheet reconciliations (Fixed Assets, Leases, VAT, and Central Costs) with robust controls and review processes.
• Support the Finance Director (FD) with cash forecasting, payment approvals, and the oversight of bank accounts.
• Oversee the Finance Assistant responsible for bank reconciliations.
• Proactively investigate and resolve finance-related queries, collaborating across the wider finance function.
• Present monthly financial results to the FC and FD.
• Support with the annual budget process and external audit preparations.
• Assist with the implementation and embedding of a new ERP system.

Skills and Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with complex spreadsheets.
• Experience using SAGE accounting systems preferred but not essential.
• Proven experience in maintaining strong financial controls.
• A proactive problem solver with an analytical mindset.
• A collaborative team player who works well across departments.
• A clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal.