Commercial Accountant, Leeds

We’re supporting a well-established and evolving organisation within a regulated, commercial environment to recruit a Commercial Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced finance team, working at the heart of trading and regulatory activity, where you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and driving commercial insight.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll support a wide range of financial activities, combining technical accounting with commercial awareness. You’ll gain exposure to regulatory reporting, trading-related finance, and stakeholder engagement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day finance operations, including transaction processing, reconciliations, and supplier invoice validation
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial reporting, including management and statutory outputs
• Contribute to regulatory reporting and industry scheme submissions, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements
• Support external audit processes, including preparation of data and responding to audit queries
• Analyse financial data and supplier-related obligations to support business decision-making
• Assist with month-end close processes and forecasting activities
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across finance and the wider business
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, governance frameworks, and audit processes

About You

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA preferred)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a good understanding of financial reporting
• Experience in a commercial or management accounting role
• Confident working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

Desirable

• Experience within a regulated or complex industry (e.g. utilities, financial services, or similar)
• Exposure to audit processes and regulatory reporting

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Opportunity to manage and develop junior staff
• Broad exposure across finance, commercial, and regulatory activities
• A supportive environment focused on development and continuous improvement