Commercial Accountant Job in Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Commercial Accountant Job in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Job Description
Elevation Recruitment Group is recruiting for a leading organisation within the utility sector based in Leeds centre, who are looking to appoint a Commercial Accountant.

In this role you will be responsible for the production, analysis and development of management accounts information, budgets/forecasts and Group financial reporting for the business, ensuring the information is understood by key stakeholders via business partnering.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Commercial Accountant will include:

-Responsibility for coordinating the inputs into the management accounts and budgets/forecasts across Finance and the wider business.
-Producing the monthly management accounts to pre-determined deadlines.
-Producing variance analysis and interpretation of results to aid management decision-making (gross margin, OPEX, CAPEX, and Cash).
-Producing budget information and reports in preparation for discussion with Finance and the wider business (gross margin, OPEX, CAPEX, and Cash).
-Ensuring delivery of sector level and group reporting to pre-determined deadlines.
-Producing in-depth ad-hoc analysis of financial variances.
-Understanding industry and regulatory changes and their impact on financial results.
-Supporting the understanding of the management accounts by non-Finance stakeholders.
-Liaising with the Management Information team to produce high-quality Management Information data which can be used to interpret complex financial information that can be understood by the wider business.
-Responsible for preparing Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
-Complying with all IFRS to the acceptance of the UK external audit team and Group reporting standards
– Adhering to internal processes and risk frameworks.

The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills and experiences:

-Demonstrated ability to apply professional techniques in a commercial environment.
-Demonstrated ability to succeed in a complex and dynamic environment.
-Practical experience of accounting, credit control, financial accounts or experience in other departments with similar finance disciplines.
-Ability to report complex financial performance to a wide-ranging audience.
-Microsoft Office proficient, including advanced Excel skills.
-Ability to produce accurate work within tight deadlines.
-Able to demonstrate a practical approach to problem-solving.
-Ability to lead a team and direct team results.
-Degree level (or equivalent) qualified accountant (preferred), or part qualified accountant

Elevation Accountancy & Finance is a specialist division of Elevation Recruitment Group focusing on the recruitment of talented Accountancy and Finance professionals across all levels, from Ledger Clerks through to Financial Directors in Yorkshire and surrounding regions. If you match the specified criteria and are interested in discussing the position in more detail, we would love to hear from you

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Leeds
County: West Yorkshire
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £40000 – £45000/annum Bonus & Benefits
Benefits: Bonus & Benefits