Financial Control Accountant

Financial Accountant

Leeds (Hybrid Working)
Up to £55,00012-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Elevation Recruitment Group are pleased to be working with a well-established organisation in Leeds to recruit a Financial Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for ownership of statutory reporting, audit management and international entity support within a collaborative finance team.

• Preparation of statutory financial statements under UK GAAP and local IFRS
• Day-to-day coordination of external audits, liaising with auditors and tracking deliverables
• Posting and reconciling statutory adjustments
• Supporting month-end and balance sheet reconciliations
• Coordinating and reviewing German VAT returns with external advisors
• Performing VAT reconciliations and assisting with local tax reporting
• Supporting process improvements and systems enhancements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience preparing statutory accounts
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Confident managing audits and working cross-functionally
• Strong Excel skills
• VAT experience and/or German language skills desirable

If you are looking for a varied Financial Accountant role offering real responsibility and exposure, we would love to hear from you.