Financial Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS1 5JF
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Hays Finance are supporting a well-established national charitable organisation in the recruitment of a Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This organisation delivers vital services across communities throughout the UK and is committed to creating positive social impact.This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who wants to combine their technical accounting skills with meaningful work, contributing to an organisation that genuinely improves people's lives.

Financial Accountant

Permanent

PQ ACCA, ACA or CIMA

Based in Leeds City Centre but majority remotely working

£39-43,000 (depending on level of experience)

Your new role

The role offers broad exposure across financial control, treasury, audit, reporting and tax, making it ideal for someone looking to develop their accounting career within the charity or wider public sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities in a values-led environment.Some of the key responsibilities will be:

Producing daily cash position reports and supporting cash flow forecasting

Performing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies

Maintaining lease and fixed asset accounting records

Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end processes

Assisting with statutory accounts preparation and external audit requirements

Supporting VAT returns and wider tax compliance activities

Monitoring intercompany balances and resolving variances

Assisting with insurance administration and fleet-related financial records

Supporting credit control and income assurance activities when required

Completing regulatory and statistical financial reporting submissions

Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting efficiency

What you'll need to succeed

This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys variety, working collaboratively across teams and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

AAT qualification or are studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA

Previous experience within a finance or accounting environment - Practice experience would be of interest

Strong reconciliation, month-end and financial control experience

Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Strong communication skills with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

A proactive mindset and a desire to improve processes and controls

Experience within the public sector, charity, healthcare or wider not-for-profit sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

What you'll get in return

Hybrid and flexible working

Strong pension contribution

Generous annual leave entitlement

Ongoing professional development and study support opportunities

A supportive and inclusive culture

The opportunity to work for an organisation making a genuine difference to communities across the UK

Broad finance exposure with opportunities to develop technical accounting experience

If you're looking for a role where your finance expertise can support a meaningful cause whilst continuing to develop your career, I would love to hear from you. Please get in contact today -

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV -

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