Group Financial Accountant Knottingley, West Yorkshire Salary £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Full-time, Permanent At Real Life Options, every role is a vital part of a bigger mission, working together to empower, uplift, and transform lives across the UK. Our frontline teams provide the freedom, dignity, and support that help people live life on their own terms. But behind the scenes, our finance team ensures financial stability, allowing us to continue delivering life-changing support. That’s where you come in. What You’ll Do This is a key role ensuring successful delivery of all financial reporting and preparation of statutory accounts for the charity and its subsidiaries which will involve; ✔ Embed the organisational values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Achieving Excellence in everything you do ✔ Manage and develop two assistant accountants ✔ Implement and maintain robust financial controls ✔ Prepare financial reports, including monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders ✔ Prepare and maintain the group's consolidated financial statements ✔ Produce the quarterly VAT returns and provide an internal source of VAT expertise ✔ Review the balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis ✔ Support the annual audit and financial year-end process including preparation of disclosure notes and supporting schedules ✔ Ensure compliance with charity accounting legislation, general accounting legislation and applicable company and charity law ✔ Commitment to ensuring a responsive and genuine engagement with internal and external stakeholders ✔ Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities ✔ Collaborate with the wider finance team to help in its day-to-day running of the finance function ✔ Participate in financial and financial systems projects as appropriate What were looking for ✔ Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with 3 years PQE ✔ Strong technical background ✔ Experience managing a team ✔ Strong verbal and written communication skills ✔ Strong numerical and Excel skills ✔ NetSuite or similar ERP system experience ✔ Proven experience in financial reporting, compliance, and statutory accounts preparation ✔ Experience in a similar role in a charity or social care organisation ✔ Able to appreciate the need for confidentiality and discretion Why Join Us? ✅ Opportunities – for growth, mentorship, and career progression ✅ Work That Matters – Be part of an organisation that supports people to live their best lives ✅ Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a minimum of 28 days annual leave, increasing with service ✅ Financial Benefits – Pension scheme, life cover, & health cash plan ✅ Employee Perks – Exclusive discounts, wellbeing schemes, cycle to work, & more If you're a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) 3 years PQE with leadership experience, and ready for an exciting new challenge, click Apply Now and take the next step in your career with Real Life Options. Don’t miss out – Apply today and start making a real impact! We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know!