At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting, manage month-end processes, and drive process improvements.
- Company: Established organisation in Reading with a supportive finance team.
- Benefits: Salary between £60,000 - £70,000, hybrid working, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with exposure to senior stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing business while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with strong accounting and reporting experience.
The predicted salary is between 62500 - 62500 £ per year.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 team
If 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.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Financial Accountant in Reading
Technical Accounting
Financial Reporting
Month-End Close Activities
Year-End Close Activities
Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Financial Controls
Statutory Reporting
