Finance

Technical Accountant (12 month contract)

  • Job ID: 008230
  • Location: Leeds, UK, LS1 8EQ
  • Job type: Fixed Term - Full Time
  • Salary: Up to £50,000 (depending on experience) + Bonus & Benefits

A rare opportunity has arisen in the Technical Accounting team for a Technical Accountant to take on the Society's IFRS 9 provisioning. This is a great opportunity to gain some invaluable experience of a very technical area of Finance


About the role

As the Technical Accountant you will:

Calculate and prepare monthly IFRS 9 provisioning for certain mortgage portfolios

Produce quarterly and annual reporting on the Society's provisioning

Work closely with Credit Risk and Modelling teams to ensure effective reporting and compliance with IFRS 9


Please note that this is a 12 month FTC. This is also a hybrid role; remote working with some onsite presence in our central Leeds office.

We can consider a minimum of 32 hours part time as well as full time applications


About you

To succeed in this role you will be:

A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Highly numerate, intellectually strong and capable of digesting and interpreting technical information

Rigorous, methodical and well organised with excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver to deadlines


About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.


About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

  • Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
  • Bonus. We work together to reach for better at YBS, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded, with up to a 10% annual bonus.
  • Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
  • Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
  • My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts,


Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.


Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Catherine Lambert on clambert@ybs.co.uk

Please note applications are reviewed frequently therefore this role may close prior to the advertised closing date


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