Technical Accountant

Are you a qualified accountant with experience of accounting for Securitisations/Special Purpose Vehicles?
If so we have a new opportunity to join our Finance division as a Technical Accounting Specialist.
What do we offer you?
We have a hybrid working model, where you can work 60% from home, with the rest of your time being flexibly based at our sustainable head office in Leeds city centre, just 5 minutes' walk from the train station.
We offer a competitive rewards package including:
A generous colleague bonus up to 12%
Matched pension contributions up to 10%
26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme of up to 5 days per annum
Colleague Mortgage and Saver products
Development opportunities
2 volunteering days per year
Our friendly, supportive culture will help you be the best you can be

now and in the future.
About the role
You will be responsible for maintaining the Society's key accounting policies, processes and judgements, supporting in the interpretation of accounting standards. This includes responsibility for the accounting treatment applied to the Society's securitisation and Covered Bond programmes. You will be a technical accounting subject matter expert, keeping abreast of industry developments and best practice.
You will:
Maintain key accounting policies, processes and judgements, including researching and understanding accounting standards and industry developments, and proposed application of theory to the Society
Oversee and review month end processes for the Society's securitisation and Covered Bond programmes
Oversee and review the annual statutory accounts for the Society's SPV's and for other related entities.
Produce and update technical accounting papers to provide to external auditors reflecting key accounting judgements
Draft narrative sections, prepare notes and support for the Society's Annual Report & Accounts and Interim Financial Report
Support with the hedge accounting process, documentation and monthly reporting to ALCO
Review current procedures to identify process improvements and efficiencies.
What will you bring to the role?
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CIMA)
Experience of accounting for Special Purpose Vehicles
Ideally with experience of accounting for Treasury instruments, including hedge accounting
Able to interpret complex technical requirements and apply these to the Society
Highly numerate with good analytical and Microsoft Excel skills
Strong communicator in speech and in writing
Able to build work relationships internally and externally and work constructively with others to reach solutions on complex issues
Willing to embrace and implement change
Why choose Leeds Building Society?
Our business is centred around community, people and society. We are a truly Purpose-led organisation and we're embarking on an exciting period of transformation which is guided by our strong foundations and financial security. We love to give our colleagues the opportunity to thrive, encouraging them to take on challenges that meet the needs of our current and future members.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do and we're extremely proud of our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023 and our three-star Best Companies accreditation in 2022 which recognises our world-class' levels of engagement.
Leeds Building Society is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us.
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