Are you looking for your next step forward in your finance career? We are looking for a Technical Accountant to join the team and take responsibility for our hedge accounting portfolios. This is an exciting opportunity to build expertise in a specialist and high value area of Finance.
At Yorkshire Building Societywere committed to strong financial stewardship and effective risk management. Our Technical Accounting team plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting, working closely with Finance and Treasury to support the Societys longterm success.
This is a hybrid role, working from home along with one day per week in our central Leeds office (increasing around half year and year end).
About the role As a Technical Accountant, you will support the accurate and effective application of hedge accounting across the Society. You will work closely with colleagues in Finance and Treasury, developing a strong understanding of the Societys exposure to interest rate and currency risk.
You will
Prepare monthly hedge accounting journals and ensure correct treatment under relevant accounting standards
Produce quarterly and annual reporting on derivatives and hedge relationships
Support Finance and Treasury with the accounting for interest rate and FX exposures
Assist in the assessment, design and implementation of new hedge accounting solutions
About you What will you bring to the role?
A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
Strong numerical and analytical capability, with keen attention to detail
The ability to interpret and apply technical information confidently
A structured and organised approach, with the ability to work to deadlines
Experience of hedge accounting or derivatives is helpful, but not essential
Our Head Office teams are known as Enabling Functions. They're open, innovative, collaborative and always focused on doing whats right. And theyre here to support our colleagues by providing a range of high quality, head office services, including risk, HR, finance and marketing. Whatever team you join, youll discover that its a welcoming, supportive and inclusive place to be, with all the flexibility you need to make work a rewarding part of your life.
About Our Benefits
Everyones different. Thats why we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards that we think youll love whatevers important to you, and whatever stage of life youre at. Such as
Our pension scheme (where you can get up to 11% from us)
On target bonus of 7% (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%)
Access to brilliant health benefits
Life assurance at 6 times your salary
25 days holiday (and the option to buy more)
Cycle to work or an interest-free loan for an annual ticket
Wellbeing resources and tools
Retail and Leisure discounts
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