Senior Financial Accountant - Financial Services
Hedgerway are partnering a leading financial services organisation to hire a Senior Financial Accountant. Based in Leeds city centre, this opportunity offers the chance to join an award winning organisation, where you'll play a pivotal part in shaping finance processes, driving improvements, and mentoring others.
The Role
In this role, you'll be at the heart of accounting, balance sheet and control activities – ensuring accuracy, consistency and insight. From leading investigations into complex issues to refining systems and processes, you'll have the scope to make a real difference. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, auditors, and colleagues across both onshore and offshore teams, while also helping to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading balance sheet reviews and investigations
* Driving process improvements across finance operations
* Delivering meaningful variance and trend analysis to stakeholders
* Mentoring and developing colleagues within the team
* Playing an active role in finance change projects and programmes
What We're Looking For
* A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and control mindset
* Experience resolving complex accounting issues
* A natural problem-solver with a focus on risk mitigation and process improvement
* Confident with Excel and comfortable with accounting systems
* Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and guide others
Salary
* £55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus
* Hybrid working (2 days in the office)