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Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to 55,000 + benefits

We are currently seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant to join a food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with strong analytical skills and experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.

• Collect data from multiple platforms and consolidate it into a single source for accurate reporting and analysis.

• Provide insight to drive business performance and support strategic decisions.

• Communicate financial information effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Power BI or a similar tool.

• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing business and make a real impact on financial performance.

To apply: Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS).
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and regulatory filings.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting regulations and company policies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Mentor and guide junior accounting staff.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in accounting, with a strong focus on financial reporting.
• Thorough knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Proven experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, essential for remote work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a virtual team environment.
• Experience in (mention a specific industry relevant to the fictional company, e.g., manufacturing, tech, retail) is a plus.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS).
• Manage the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
• Reconcile bank statements and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Support the annual audit process by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the accounting function.
• Research and advise on complex accounting issues.
• Assist with tax filings and compliance as required.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize accounting software and ERP systems to support financial operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP or IFRS.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines in a remote setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems is a significant advantage.

• Preparation and review of annual statutory financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS for a range of entities.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company law.
• Managing the year-end audit process, liaising with external auditors.
• Providing technical accounting advice and support to clients and internal teams.
• Developing and implementing improvements to financial reporting processes and controls.
• Assisting with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Performing financial analysis and providing insights to support business decision-making.
• Ensuring timely and accurate submission of all required financial reports.
• Keeping abreast of changes in accounting standards and tax legislation.
• Mentoring and guiding junior members of the finance team.

• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation.
• In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
• Experience working in a practice or corporate finance environment is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines effectively in a remote setting.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Manage the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial data.
• Oversee and participate in the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and analysis to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with statutory reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory filings.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and systems.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decision-making.
• Stay updated on relevant accounting standards and regulations.

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is essential.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus on financial reporting.
• Proven experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Xero) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• Experience in managing month-end and year-end close processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet strict deadlines in a remote environment.
• Demonstrated experience in improving accounting processes and controls.
• Previous experience in a similar remote-first role is a plus.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage and oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
• Process journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Assist with external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Identify and investigate financial variances and discrepancies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting policies.
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and controls.

• Proven experience as a Financial Accountant or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of scalable bioinformatics pipelines for next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis (e.g., WGS, WES, RNA-Seq).
• Analyse and interpret complex genomic and transcriptomic datasets to identify genetic variants, gene expression patterns, and other biologically relevant insights.
• Collaborate closely with biologists, geneticists, clinicians, and computational scientists to define project goals and analytical strategies.
• Develop and apply statistical and machine learning methods for genomic data analysis.
• Ensure the quality, reproducibility, and documentation of all bioinformatics analyses and workflows.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in bioinformatics, genomics, and related computational fields.
• Mentor and guide junior bioinformaticians and data analysts.
• Contribute to research proposals, grant applications, and publications.
• Manage data storage, processing, and computational resources effectively.
• Present findings to scientific teams and external collaborators.

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genetics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of post-doctoral or industry experience in bioinformatics, with a strong focus on genomics data analysis.
• Extensive experience with NGS data processing and analysis pipelines (e.g., BWA, GATK, STAR, Salmon).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and shell scripting.
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods and machine learning techniques applicable to genomics.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Singularity) is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead a small team.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with a track record of publications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote research environment.