64 Finance jobs in Garforth

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/UK GAAP.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and tax requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement efficiencies within the accounting function.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
• Liaise with other departments to gather financial information and support business decisions.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by management.
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards and regulations.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Xero) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and month-end close procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience within the financial services sector is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an office-based team setting.

• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, UK GAAP).
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure the accuracy of general ledger entries.
• Assist with financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Develop and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
• Prepare management reports, providing insights into financial performance and key trends.
• Liaise with other departments to gather financial information and ensure data consistency.
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and legislation.
• Mentor and guide junior accounting staff.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with a proven track record.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with a significant focus on financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, SAP) and advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Experience with financial modelling and forecasting is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively in a remote environment.
• Experience in managing audits and internal controls.

• Prepare and review complex financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist with statutory audits and provide necessary documentation.
• Prepare regulatory filings and ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures.
• Support financial planning and analysis activities as required.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the finance team.

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent professional certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• Proven experience with financial statement preparation and consolidation.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment is advantageous.

• Prepare and review statutory financial statements in accordance with FRS 102, IFRS, and other relevant accounting standards.
• Manage and oversee the financial accounting processes for a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial information.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, identifying trends, variances, and potential areas of concern.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting regulations, tax laws, and company policies.
• Liaise directly with clients to understand their business needs, provide financial advice, and discuss financial performance.
• Assist with audit preparation and support external auditors as required.
• Implement and improve accounting systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, providing guidance and technical support.
• Contribute to the development of financial models and forecasts.
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards and regulations, ensuring the firm and its clients remain compliant.

Finance Director – West Yorkshire | £130,000 – £140,000 + Benefits

Lead Transformation. Shape Strategy. Drive Growth.

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a progressive and expanding organisation in the West Yorkshire area to appoint a Finance Director who can play a defining role in the next stage of its journey.

The business is entering an exciting phase — strong foundations, a clear strategic vision, and an ambitious leadership team focused on sustainable growth. What they now need is a commercially astute Finance Director to provide the financial insight, strategic direction, and operational leadership to turn that vision into reality.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, you’ll take ownership of financial strategy and performance, ensuring the business is positioned for long-term success. This is a broad and high-impact role — balancing hands-on leadership of the finance function with active involvement in commercial decision-making, investment planning, and systems development.

The successful candidate will combine technical strength with sound commercial judgement. You’ll be comfortable leading teams, influencing direction, and contributing as a genuine business partner — helping to shape strategy, improve processes, and support profitable growth.

You will be a qualified accountant with a proven record at Finance Director or senior finance level, ideally within a dynamic, growing environment. Experience in manufacturing or engineering would be advantageous, but your ability to think strategically and deliver results will matter most.

For an ambitious Finance Director, this represents an exceptional opportunity to join a business with real momentum — where your influence will be visible, valued, and long-lasting.

This is a great opportunity for a senior FD! Please apply or contact Ben Graney or Chris Ridgway for more information.

Exciting chance to become a Finance Officer with our Service Charge team. This is your opportunity to provide precise financial information, which encompasses management accounts, KPI analysis, and performance reporting. You will ensure adherence to legal standards while offering support on budgets and investments to internal teams.

Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - 

• Assist the Service Charge Business Partner with business planning, budgeting, and forecasting to deliver a high-quality, cost-effective finance service that meets business objectives and customer needs
• Assist in providing accurate and timely monthly management information on Group Service Charges, including costs of housing properties and investment work, for inclusion in management accounts and performance analysis
• Collaborate with External and Internal Auditors, providing necessary schedules and timely responses to queries
• Prepare monthly Service Charges performance schedules for budget holders, offering advice for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of key income, expenditure, and balance sheet accounts, addressing variances promptly
• Analyse accounts to assist the Service Charge Business Partner in enhancing report information

• Experience of working in a Finance / Accounts environment
• Experience of producing financial information in a spreadsheet format
• Producing accurate and timely management accounts and financial information
• Experience of completing monthly reconciliations including nominal and bank account reconciliations
• Working knowledge in the preparation and submission of financial information to stakeholders

• Starting salary of  £32,522 per annum
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays

• Your typical working hours will be 37 hours per week, from Monday to Friday

• This is a hybrid role where the team collaborates flexibly and meets in the office once every two weeks. Team members rotate between offices located in Wakefield  and Blackburn

• To explore the full range of our award-winning benefits, please click on the link and ensure that you review all that we have to offer -  Employee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received.  Therefore, please apply without delay

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

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Finance Manager

North East, Yorkshire and Scotland 

Permanent - Full Time 

Competitive Salary, Car Allowance and Benefits Package

Closing Date: 31st of October

NG Bailey have a great opportunity for a Finance Manager to work with our business units across the Northeast, Yorkshire and Scotland (NEYS) within our Engineering division .This is a high profile role within the divisional Engineering team and overall group, requiring a hands-on proactive approach to positively impact the business.

With the government’s commitment to infrastructure spending on defence, nuclear, rail and healthcare and its decarbonisation targets, we are confident that the markets in which we operate are resilient and we are in a strong position to benefit. This is evidenced by the continued strength of our order book at £1.2bn.  In the current trading environment, one of our key differentiators is the strength of our balance sheet as customers look for stability in their supply chain over the lifecycle of their projects.The group has a flexible approach to working based on the needs of the business and the location of the role holder can be flexible. The group’s head office is Leeds (where the majority of the finance team are located), however the candidate will be required to have a regular office / on site presence in the NEYS region to ensure effective business support and to build relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for balance sheet and working capital reporting for Engineering division’s NEYS business units
  • ensuring its integrity by understanding and analysing the key working capital balances and how / when these will convert into cash flows
  • driving financial discipline, bringing clarity and simplicity of reporting for key themes, risks and opportunities
  • improving accuracy and speed / efficiency of reporting
  • proactively engaging with stakeholders to drive the resolution of actions
• Responsible for the preparation and reporting of business unit monthly management accounts, performance, variances and trends
• Responsible for the preparation and reporting of business unit quarterly forecasts, the annual budget and three-year strategic plan
• Succinctly and clearly presenting analyses and themes for these key reporting processes to stakeholders at various review meetings
• Own the business unit short-term cash flow (3 month) and long-term cash flow (12 months) forecasting models ensuring they are fit for purpose as the business and its systems / processes evolve
• Take a lead role in the planned system and process improvements for CVR reporting (Cost Value Reconciliation) which aims to streamline and automate the contract reporting process with greater insight into contract operational and financial performance metrics
• Being the key point of contact for the external auditors on business units
• Be able to work closely with the wider Engineering and Group finance team whilst building strong relationships with the operational and commercial senior leadership teams of the South business units (mainly Commercial and Operational Directors)

Requirements:

• ACA or CIMA qualified with relevant post qualification experience within a related sector
• Experience in a construction contracting environment including long-term contract accounting and balance sheet rigor
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to challenge stakeholders
• Experience of designing and implementing new reporting / management information in an efficient manner
• Experience in summarising key messages in a simple manner from large volumes of data
• Experience in working capital and cash modelling
• Excellent at data manipulation (excel skills)

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us:  

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. 

Finance Director – West Yorkshire | £130,000 – £140,000 + Benefits

Lead Transformation. Shape Strategy. Drive Growth.

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a progressive and expanding organisation in the West Yorkshire area to appoint a Finance Director who can play a defining role in the next stage of its journey.

The business is entering an exciting phase — strong foundations, a clear strategic vision, and an ambitious leadership team focused on sustainable growth. What they now need is a commercially astute Finance Director to provide the financial insight, strategic direction, and operational leadership to turn that vision into reality.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, you’ll take ownership of financial strategy and performance, ensuring the business is positioned for long-term success. This is a broad and high-impact role — balancing hands-on leadership of the finance function with active involvement in commercial decision-making, investment planning, and systems development.

The successful candidate will combine technical strength with sound commercial judgement. You’ll be comfortable leading teams, influencing direction, and contributing as a genuine business partner — helping to shape strategy, improve processes, and support profitable growth.

You will be a qualified accountant with a proven record at Finance Director or senior finance level, ideally within a dynamic, growing environment. Experience in manufacturing or engineering would be advantageous, but your ability to think strategically and deliver results will matter most.

For an ambitious Finance Director, this represents an exceptional opportunity to join a business with real momentum — where your influence will be visible, valued, and long-lasting.

This is a great opportunity for a senior FD! Please apply or contact Ben Graney or Chris Ridgway for more information.