Financial Accounting Lead

12 months FTC

Wakefield

£75,000 - £90,000 + Bonus

Start within 1 month

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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