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Financial Accounting Lead

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Financial Accounting Lead

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£75,000 - £90,000 per annum + Bonus
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Wakefield, West Yorkshire

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Financial Accounting Lead

12 months FTC

Wakefield

£75,000 - £90,000 + Bonus

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Overview
This role offers the opportunity to join an impressive organisation in a senior finance capacity, sitting in the centre of the finance function. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial information while supporting senior stakeholders and leading a high performing team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead financial reporting activities
  • Own the production and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial outputs
  • Review group profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow information
  • Manage, mentor and develop a qualified finance team
  • Act as a key finance contact for senior stakeholders and external advisors
  • Support audit processes and ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards
  • Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, controls and governance
  • Contribute to ad‑hoc finance projects and change initiatives as required

Candidate Profile

  • ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified with strong post qualification experience
  • Demonstrable experience of financial reporting
  • Comfortable working to tight deadlines in complex, fast‑paced environments
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge with a pragmatic, commercial mindset
  • Proven experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Detail oriented, delivery focused and improvement driven

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