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Financial Accountant / Finance Manager

Broster Buchanan Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client is a £20million turnover food manufacturing business based in Leeds seeking a Financial Accountant / Finance Manager.
  • The role involves management accounts, statutory reporting, and team development, focusing on driving a 'best in class' reporting function.
  • Candidates must be qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in a similar role, preferably with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
  • The position offers a salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 and requires applicants to live within a commutable distance of Leeds.
  • Key responsibilities include coaching a finance team, ensuring accurate reporting, and leading the preparation of accounts for statutory audits.
  • Management accounts
  • Statutory reporting
  • Team development
My client is a £20million turnover food manufacturing business based in Leeds.  As a result of a recent restructuring process, they are seeking a Financial Accountant / Finance Manager to drive a ‘best in class’ reporting function for the business as it moves forward to its next stage of growth and development.  The role will have responsibility for coaching and mentoring a team to develop their skills and capabilities and deliver an outstanding service to the business. Key responsibilities include: 
  • Preparation, review and delivery of monthly management accounts with completed supporting schedules
  • Ensuring the Finance ledger team maintains complete and accurate reporting
  • Review of internal processes to ensure they are “fit for purpose”, efficient and appropriate for the business
  • Support and develop team members to ensure shared knowledge, skills and provide structured career paths for all
  • Provide information as required by external parties (Bank, HMRC, ONS, Insurance, Auditors)
  • Lead the preparation of accounts/tax disclosures and schedules for statutory audit
In order to deliver, you will be: 
  • A qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA
  • Technically competent from a financial reporting perspective
  • Experienced in similar role, not necessarily from within the food industry although this would be advantageous
  • Able to demonstrate initiative, problem solving and communication skills
  • A drive to succeed, improve and challenge the status quo
  • Comfortable dealing with ambiguity 
This is a site based role, and in order to be considered you MUST already live within a commutable distance of Leeds.  Salary £50,000 - £60,000.

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