Senior Financial Accountant

Reed Finance are working with a FTSE250 company in Central Bristol recruiting for a Senior Financial Accountant.

This is a high-impact role within a well-established finance team, offering the opportunity to lead key reporting processes, manage a small team, and contribute to wider group strategy.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Consolidation Manager, you will take ownership of reporting across a large and complex group structure, while playing a key role in driving efficiency and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the planning, project management, and delivery of accounts across multiple entities (circa 350 entities, including audit requirements)
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• Manage the year-end timetable and coordinate with internal teams and external auditors
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• Review, prepare, and deliver high-quality statutory accounts in line with deadlines
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• Identify opportunities to simplify the group structure, including winding up unnecessary entities
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• Oversee intercompany balances and ensure accuracy and recoverability
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• Maintain and improve ledgers and reporting processes
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• Collaborate with tax, legal, and company secretariat teams on structural changes
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• Contribute to finance transformation projects, including systems implementation
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• Lead, develop, and support a small team
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• Drive continuous improvement through process and systems enhancements
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About You

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• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
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• Strong experience in group reporting within a large, listed environment (IFRS)
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• Proven ability to manage deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs under pressure
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• Experience managing and developing a team
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• Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to interpret complex issues
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• Confident working with complex group structures
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• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
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• Experience with finance systems such as Oracle or similar is advantageous
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What’s on Offer

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• Discretionary annual bonus
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• 25 days holiday + option to buy more
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• Generous pension scheme
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• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits
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• Enhanced family leave
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• Additional benefits including share schemes and discount platforms
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Why Apply?

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• Opportunity to step into a leadership role within a FTSE250 business
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• Exposure to complex group reporting and strategic projects
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• A collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and development
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