Senior Accountant
Company Accountant – SME EnvironmentLocation: Ascot (5 days on-site)
Salary: Up to £45,000
Are you an experienced, hands on Company Accountant looking to take ownership of day to day finance operations within a growing SME?
A well established business in Ascot is seeking a proactive and commercially minded accountant to join their team full time in the office.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a close knit environment, enjoys variety, and wants to be at the heart of an organisation\’s financial operations.
What You\’ll Be Doing
- Managing daily accounting operations including AP, AR, bank reconciliations, journals, and month end tasks
- Producing accurate financial reports to support leadership decision making
- Handling VAT returns and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards
- Managing UK movement of goods processes including documentation, compliance, and cost tracking
- Overseeing cashflow and supporting budgeting and forecasting
- Working closely with operational teams to streamline processes and improve financial visibility
- Supporting year end preparation and liaising with external accountants
What We\’re Looking For
- Experience in an SME finance environment where you\’ve been involved in broad, hands on accounting
- Strong operational accounting skills with confidence managing day to day finance
- Proficiency with Xero (essential)
- Solid VAT knowledge and experience with UK movement of goods
- A relevant accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA – part qualified or qualified)
- A proactive, detail driven mindset with the ability to work independently
- Comfort working on site full time in a collaborative office environment
What\’s On Offer
- Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
- A stable, supportive SME environment where your work genuinely makes an impact
- Full ownership of the finance function with room to shape processes
- A friendly, close knit team culture based in a beautiful Ascot location
What you need to do nowIf you\’re interested in this role, click \’apply now\’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn\’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Contact Detail:
Hays Recruiting Team