Group Accountant ( 2 yr FTC)
Employer Location Leeds, West Yorkshire, England Salary - per annum + £50-60k package Closing date 7 Jul 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Group Accountant - 2-Year Fixed Term Contract Hybrid Working | Leeds Location | Exciting International Group
We are delighted to be recruiting for an outstanding opportunity on behalf of a leading organisation within a dynamic and growing international group. With a strong UK presence and a reputation for innovation and excellence, this role offers a unique chance to contribute to exciting projects, including systems implementation, while enjoying a great company culture and hybrid working the RoleAs Group Accountant, you will play a key role in the financial operations of the organisation, focusing on both technical and strategic responsibilities. Reporting to senior management, this is a chance to work on a broad scope of tasks, including overseeing financial operations for a new site/depot and supporting the group's integration and reporting Responsibilities
1. Produce reconciled monthly and year-end accounts in line with agreed schedules.
2. Lead on various finance tasks and projects such as vehicle leasing, utilities, and Capex analysis.
3. Provide technical accounting expertise in both IFRS and FRS 102 frameworks.
4. Assist with quarterly IFRS SAP reporting as part of consolidated group financial statements.
5. Develop and streamline reporting systems, ensuring alignment with business goals.
6. Prepare annual statutory accounts and coordinate with both internal and external auditors.
7. Support integration tasks, milestones, and local management on key financial matters.
8. Implement and ensure adherence to strong financial controls.
9. Project work
Your ProfileWe are looking for a highly skilled finance professional with the following attributes:Education & Qualifications
10. A recognised Professional Accounting Qualification (, ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
11. Experience from industry or practice is welcome, with post-qualification experience being ideal.
Skills & Expertise
12. Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and FRS 102.
13. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups), Word, and PowerPoint.
14. Attention to detail with strong communication and teamwork skills.
Useful Experience
15. Proven track record in the preparation and interpretation of management and statutory accounts.
16. Experience working in a large, complex organisational structure is desirable.
What's on Offer?This is a confidential opportunity with a respected employer offering:
17. A 2-year fixed-term contract with hybrid working arrangements.
18. Exposure to exciting projects, including systems implementation and integration tasks.
19. The chance to be part of a supportive team in an organisation with an excellent company culture.
Ready to take the next step? If you're an experienced and ambitious finance professional seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a thriving international group and make a real impact.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
20. Corporate Governance
21. Credit Control
22. Part-Qualified Accountant
23. Payroll
24. Public Practice Accounting
25. Public Services Accounting
26. Senior Finance – Qualified
27. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
28. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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