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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT FLEXIBLE HYBRID WORKING £45,000 - £50,000 PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS WEST YORKSHIRE I’m delighted to be partnered with a well-established Housing Association based in West Yorkshire. They’re looking to hire a Financial Accountant to join the central Finance team. This is a high impact role leading financial accounting, reporting, control and governance activity reporting directly to the Head of Finance. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide functional leadership across financial accounting, reporting and control activities. Lead and strengthen key financial controls, ensuring income, expenditure and balance sheet activity are accurately accounted for. Own and improve financial regulations, policies, delegated authorities and the financial control framework. Lead the monthly close process and support the production of accurate, timely management accounts and reporting packs. Take a lead role in statutory accounts, audit planning, audit files, external audit delivery and regulatory returns. Provide technical accounting advice, including interpretation and application of FRS102, Housing SORP and emerging accounting developments. Lead on capital accounting, fixed assets, tax compliance, VAT, CIS and related financial control areas. Support process improvement, automation, better use of finance systems and stronger data quality. Work collaboratively with colleagues across finance and the wider business, bringing clarity, structure and a strong customer focus. DESIRED EXPERIENCE Experience in housing, property, not for profit or another regulated environment. A qualified accountant or finalist with ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA studies. Strong Financial Controls, experience in Statutory Accounting and Audit. FOR THIS YOU WILL RECEIVE A COMPETATIVE SALARY OF UP TO £50,000 BASE, PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS, WHICH INCLUDE. Flexible Hybrid working 80% WFH. 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays Matched Pension up to 10% Life assurance Cycle to work scheme.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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