Commercial Accountant

Commercial Accountant – 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hybrid working - Leeds
Start date: ASAP
c£55,000

Elevation is working with a highly respected professional services organisation to recruit a Commercial Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a large, high-performing finance function in a commercially focused role with exposure to senior stakeholders.

Supporting a key business group, you’ll work closely with the Commercial Finance Manager to provide insightful analysis, influence decision-making, and support financial planning and performance.

Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Accountant:

• Partner with senior stakeholders to understand and improve financial performance

• Lead on key aspects of budgeting, forecasting, and business planning

• Support pricing and tendering activity, including client profitability reviews

• Monitor and analyse financial KPIs including utilisation, billing, and working capital

• Deliver regular insight through commentary, reporting, and data analysis

• Contribute to ongoing projects and continuous improvement across the finance function

This is a varied role that combines monthly reporting with strategic project work. You’ll have the chance to work across finance, commercial teams, and operational leadership—adding value in both day-to-day decisions and longer-term planning.

Key Skills & Experience required:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

• Proven commercial awareness with experience in a business partnering environment

• Ability to work across multiple priorities—balancing reporting, analysis, and project delivery

• Advanced Excel skills essential; Power BI experience is a bonus
  
  

This organisation is widely recognised for its collaborative culture and its commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. You’ll be joining a finance team that is trusted, embedded, and involved—offering you a chance to influence strategy and support real business change.

You’ll work alongside experienced finance professionals in an environment that encourages development, values diverse perspectives, and supports flexible working.

Please apply or contact Abigail Wilks or Kelly Johnson at Elevation Recruitment Group for further information.