Interim Accountant

A leading financial services organisation is seeking an Interim Accountant on a 3 to 6 month contract. We are looking for a senior finance professional who can investigate potential issues with financial information provided by 3rd party suppliers, take ownership of reconciliations, controls, and banking activities. It will suit a qualified accountant who can escalate issues and liaise with senior stakeholders within the 3rd party supplier, whilst being happy rolling their sleeves up in the ledgers. This is a hybrid working role in Leeds centre requiring 2 days in the office.  Key Responsibilities: Reconciliation of bank accounts and establish a robust ongoing reconciliation process. Manage transaction processing with the outsourced 3rd party providers, including analysis of monthly accounts pack data, posting of journals, monthly bank reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies. Produce monthly reporting documentation. Partner with the outsourced suppliers to identify and implement improvements across accounting and banking operations. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations. Identify and implement enhancements to the accounting processes, focusing on strengthening controls and improving efficiency. The Ideal Candidate: A proactive, self-starting accountant with strong technical accounting. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment. Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies independently. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and drive process improvements. If you are interested in this Interim Accountant opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance. IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities