Job Description

About The Role

Join Our Finance Team as an Assistant Financial Accountant!

QA Higher Education, Leeds, Hybrid

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career? We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team in Leeds. If you're passionate about numbers, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.



We are committed to supporting your professional development and will offer study support to the successful candidate.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Assistant Financial Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting the Management Accounts team to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting. You'll be involved in:


Preparing monthly management accounts and variance analysis

Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and working capital reports

Supporting cashflow forecasting and financial compliance

Assisting with statutory accounts, audits, and tax returns

Partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy

Contributing to process improvements and ad-hoc finance projects

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who brings:


Experience in a similar financial role

Knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and auditing practices

Skills in Excel (intermediate to advanced)

Qualifications: Part-qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA (or equivalent)

Attributes: Ambition, tenacity, a can-do attitude, and an eye for detail

Why Join Us?

Be part of a collaborative and supportive finance team
Work on diverse projects with real business impact

Develop your career in a fast-paced, learning-focused environment

Engage with joint venture partners, auditors, and key internal stakeholders




Ready to bring your ambition and analytical mindset to a role where you can grow and thrive?



The Successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic DBS check.



Apply now and let's build something brilliant together.





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