Financial Accountant

Salary/Rate:Up to £50000 per annum + hybrid working
Job type:Contract
Location:Leeds, West Yorkshire

About the Role

Sewell Wallis is working in partnership with a global professional services company based in central Leeds to recruit a motivated and ambitious Financial Accountant on a 3-4 month Fixed Term Contract.

As a Financial Accountant, you'll take on a blend of core accounting responsibilities and sector-specific finance tasks, while also supporting key project work focused on streamlining processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to put your stamp on internal operations and contribute to shaping a progressive culture within a thriving global business.

This West Yorkshire company champions a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where ideas are shared and innovation is encouraged. You'll be joining a supportive and dynamic finance team that plays a critical role across the business.

What will you be doing?

  • Producing management accounts across five business units.
  • Preparing statutory accounts at year-end.
  • Carrying out reconciliations.
  • Completing UK VAT returns.
  • Managing inter-company recharges.
  • Supporting month-end processes and journal entries.
  • Partnering with internal stakeholders across global teams.
  • Driving improvements in daily financial processes.

What skills are we looking for?

  • Part-qualified or qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
  • Driven, ambitious, and eager to develop.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confident with Excel and data analysis.
  • Proactive attitude and thrives in a fast-paced, sociable team environment.

What's on offer?

The below benefits are on offer to permanent employees.

  • Competitive salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience).
  • Full study support package.
  • Hybrid working and flexible hours.
  • Regular social events.
  • Modern, well-equipped offices with nearby parking.
  • Just a 10-minute walk from Leeds train station - easy commute!

Please apply below or contact Inci Evcil for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Job ref: LB/6324Post Date: 29.10.25

Meet Our Recruiter

Lawrie Bacon

Lawrie Bacon

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