Full job descriptionAre you a technically strong accountant who enjoys looking beyond the numbers and finding better ways of doing things?
Robert Half are partnering with an established, internationally operating organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant into its UK finance team in Reading, Berkshire. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a broad financial accounting role, combining financial reporting, cashflow management and forecasting with the opportunity to drive meaningful improvements through automation, AI and Power BI.
Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, you’ll have exposure to senior stakeholders across the business and Group, with genuine scope to shape how financial information is reported, analysed and used to support decision-making.
The OpportunityThis is a varied, hands-on position where you’ll take responsibility for key financial reporting and control activities while playing an important role in improving the business’s cashflow visibility and forecasting capabilities.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Financial reporting: Preparing and submitting UK financial results, budgets, forecasts and key performance metrics to Group Finance for consolidation.

*Cashflow management: Owning and developing rolling cashflow forecasts, including weekly 13-week and monthly 12-month projections, providing meaningful insight into working capital and liquidity.

*Process improvement: Reviewing existing reporting processes and identifying opportunities to automate, streamline and improve accuracy, making greater use of AI, advanced Excel and Power BI dashboards.

*Financial controls: Taking ownership of balance sheet integrity, reviewing reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and maintaining robust financial controls.

*Statutory reporting: Preparing statutory accounts and supporting schedules, coordinating external audits and acting as a key point of contact for auditors.

*Tax and compliance: Overseeing UK VAT returns, excise duty submissions and PAYE Settlement Agreements, alongside supporting wider corporate tax activities.

*Stakeholder engagement: Working closely with Group Finance, Treasury, FP&A and wider business stakeholders to improve reporting and support informed decision-making.

About YouYou’ll be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong technical grounding and the confidence to take ownership of a varied financial accounting remit.
You’ll ideally bring:
*Strong financial reporting experience and month-end/year-end processes.

*Good understanding of cashflow forecasting, working capital and balance sheet movements.

*Advanced Excel skills and experience developing financial models.

*Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools, with an interest in automation and emerging AI capabilities.

*Exposure to statutory accounts, audit and UK tax compliance.

*A proactive, inquisitive approach, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and suggest improvements.

*Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

What’s on Offer?*Salary of c. £60,000, depending on experience.

*Hybrid working, with 3 days per week in the office.

*A broad, commercially relevant role with exposure to UK and Group Finance.

*Genuine ownership of financial reporting and cashflow management.

*The opportunity to influence and modernise existing processes using automation, AI and Power BI.

*Regular engagement with senior stakeholders and opportunities to develop your wider finance skill set.

Interested?If you’re looking for a role that combines technical accounting with greater ownership, visibility and the opportunity to make a tangible difference, we’d be keen to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion
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