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Leeds, West Yorkshire
Controllership - Lead Accountant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
What you'll be doing: Own compliance and maintenance of the Financial controls framework Drives process improvement and delivery of future optimisation Own process of balance sheet analysis and reconciliations for Group Finance and the month-end close Manage offshore resources to ensure monthly management accounting packs and balance sheet analysis are accurately produced on a timely basis Work with business and offshore teams to clear open balance sheet items and query resolution Work with offshore teams and businesses to improve process of balance sheet management Manage the process to cleanse sub-ledgers and GL accounts ahead of new system transformation and implementation in medium-term Report progress to management of balance sheet cleansing and ensure appropriate escalation of issues Work with offshore teams and businesses to identify open balance sheet items by business to support value take on with new system What we're looking for: Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with experience in a large, complex organisation Audit or experience of operating financial controls essential Ability to lead process improvement and optimisation, especially with financial control frameworks Ability to work in a matrix organisation across multiple legal entities and business Experience in managing a team onshore and offshore Experience of managing stakeholders across all levels of the organisation Proactive, delivers within agreed timescales Detail and analytical minded Demonstrably high level of communication skills Innovative and creative thinker that provides solutions About Capita/Group Finance Capita is a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We're supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves and people are valued for their differences. We're always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. Our Group Finance Function provides clear and transparent financial insight to stakeholders across the business, to enable them to make effective decisions. What's in it for you? A competitive basic salary Private Healthcare 23 days holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave…and plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you. What we hope you'll do next: Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, you can contact We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.