Assistant Accountant

Lead Assistant Accountant - Finance Systems
Job title: Lead Assistant Accountant - Finance Systems
Salary: POA £41,487 – £44,700 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time
Location: Wakefield
We are seeking a Lead Assistant Accountant to join our Financial Systems Integrity Team. This role is suited to a technically minded professional with proven experience in automation, process improvement, and finance-related projects.
The successful candidate will be solutions-focused, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a specialist team. They will demonstrate strong capability in managing complex financial systems and data with a high degree of accuracy, control, and assurance.
You will lead on improving system integrity, automation, and reporting, providing support to Finance and Accounting teams across the Force. You will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring data quality, maintaining system security, and delivering reliable management i...