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Assistant Financial Accountant

Salary: £41,869 per annum Location: Leeds

Key Points:

  • Permanent
  • 37 hours pw
  • Applications for part time / job share will be considered
  • Closing date - Sunday 20 September 2026 at 23:55
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Role details

We currently have a vacancy for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join our Financial Accounting team.

You will be working within a team of four, as part of the wider Finance & Commercial Services Directorate. You will have exposure to a wide range of statutory reporting and technical accounting duties, including preparation of notes to the statement of accounts, preparation of VAT returns, processing journals in line with month-end and year-end timetables, support with other statutory returns, fixed asset register maintenance, banking, as well as broader monitoring & forecasting procedures. As Assistant Financial Accountant, you will also be supporting with month-end and year-end processes, whilst also ensuring compliance with public sector processes and regulations.

This role is well-suited to a driven and detail-oriented candidate looking to broaden or build on their existing experience and professional development, with particular focus on technical accounting and statutory reporting. 

It is important that you demonstrate how your breadth of experience, knowledge and skills align with the role when applying. We have therefore created comprehensive guidance for candidates, and you are strongly urged to read this before completing your application form. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage to find this guidance and further support in completing your application form.

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