Senior Financial Accountant

Description:

Senior Financial Accountant
???? Reading (Hybrid Working)
???? £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits
Are you a qualified accountant looking for your next step in a growing and fast-paced business?
I'm currently partnering with an established organisation in the Reading area to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant. This is a broad role that combines technical financial accounting, reporting, business partnering, and team leadership, offering excellent visibility across the wider finance function.
The Opportunity
You'll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, leading month-end and year-end processes, maintaining strong balance sheet controls, and supporting key business decisions through insightful analysis. The position also includes management responsibility for a junior member of the finance team and involvement in finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.

Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls
Deliver insightful reporting, analysis, and commentary
Support statutory reporting, audits, and compliance requirements
Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
Manage and develop a direct report
Collaborate with stakeholders across finance and the wider business.About You

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience
Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
Previous supervisory or management experience would be advantageous.What's on Offer?✅ £60,000 - £70,000 salary✅ Hybrid working model✅ Visible role with senior stakeholder exposure✅ Opportunity to influence processes and drive improvements✅ Supportive and collaborative finance teamIf you're looking for a role that offers both technical depth and the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business, I'd be keen to hear from you.
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