Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant Reading (Hybrid Working) £60,000 - £70,000 + BenefitsAre 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 OpportunityYou'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.

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

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• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
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• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience
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• Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines
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• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
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• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
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• Previous supervisory or management experience would be advantageous.
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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. Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.#FinanceJobs #SeniorFinancialAccountant #ReadingJobs #ACCA #ACA #CIMA #FinancialReporting #HybridWorking #ThamesValleyJobs #FinanceCareers

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