Full job descriptionSenior 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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