ADVERT:Job Title: Financial Accountant – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working) Department: Finance
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months, maternity cover)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a great opportunity to work as part of a collaborative, high-performing finance function in a dynamic, multi-divisional business.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you’ll join a close-knit team of 3 Financial Accountants and 1 Assistant Financial Accountant, playing a critical role in both day-to-day operations and wider finance projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly financial reporting to our US parent company via Oracle platform
• Management and reconciliation of US GAAP accounting entries
• VAT, alcohol duty, and import duty accounting and reporting
• Cash and treasury management, including payments and credit card administration
• Preparation of period-end journals, reconciliations, and lease accounting
• Maintain fixed asset register and capex tracking
• Update and maintain SOPs for the finance function
• Intercompany balance reconciliation
• Government reporting (e.g., National Statistics)
• Support for Corporation Tax analysis and SOX compliance
• Insurance data coordination and liaison with brokers
• Assist with statutory accounts and liaise with auditors
• Collaborate with wider finance team and contribute to ad hoc projects
• Ensure accuracy of finance master data

About You

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA, with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience
• Strong technical accounting skills with a good understanding of financial controls
• Familiarity with direct/indirect taxes, SOX compliance, and US GAAP is advantageous
• Experience within FMCG or multi-entity businesses beneficial
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

OUR PURPOSE

To inspire healthier living for people, communities & the planet through better-for-you brands