Senior Financial Accountant

We’re looking for a qualified accountant to join our Finance team, taking ownership of statutory reporting, treasury operations, and taxation activities across the KCOM Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting business decision-making, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and banking requirements. Working closely with stakeholders across the business and external partners, you’ll be responsible for coordinating the production of consolidated statutory accounts, managing technical accounting matters, and supporting continuous improvement and automation within the finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the preparation of consolidated statutory accounts and subsidiary financial statements with an outsourced provider.
• Lead and coordinate the annual external audit process.
• Provide support and guidance on technical accounting matters.
• Manage day-to-day treasury activities and oversee the submission of tax returns.
• Coordinate, maintain, and report on the 13-week cash flow forecast.
• Calculate and post accounting entries relating to leases, pensions, and corporation tax.
• Develop, test, and implement automation solutions to improve financial reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with banking covenants and support the delivery of reporting within challenging deadlines.
• Manage and resolve complex reporting and taxation issues.

Candidate Requirements:

• To be successful in this role, you'll be a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience producing statutory accounts and working with external auditors.
• Knowledge of treasury operations, taxation, and financial reporting requirements.
• The confidence to challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective working relationships across a variety of teams.
• A positive attitude towards change and continuous improvement.
• The ability to quickly adapt, work independently, and take ownership of key deliverables.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

About Us:

KCOM goes beyond broadband - for us it's about community, innovation, and commitment. Since 1904, we've been integral to Hull and East Yorkshire, delivering award-winning broadband services and being at the heart of our region. Join us in expanding our full-fibre network and connect more homes and businesses. At KCOM, collaboration fuels our innovation, driving us to be the best and keep our customers seamlessly connected. We empower our customers to thrive in the digital age, and we're passionate about making a real difference in their lives.

Why Work with Us:

The Power is all Yours. At KCOM, our dedication to our people mirrors our commitment to our customers. Immerse yourself in a workplace that values you as an individual, offering family-friendly policies and adaptable working arrangements. Engage with us through employee forums, enjoy a wide range of on-site facilities, and a suite of services supporting colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Benefit from an employee assistance program, occupational health support, a variety of online wellbeing tools as well as our personal development learning platform. Values are not just words for us – they are the foundation of our dynamic workplace. Grow with us, seize opportunities to progress, and unleash your potential in an environment designed to nurture your professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are at the heart of who we are. We champion individuality, embrace different perspectives, and create opportunities for all our colleagues to grow and succeed. Through employee-led forums, awareness events, and ongoing initiatives, we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. As a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we're committed to attracting talent from all backgrounds. We're also proud to support local schools and colleges, helping to inspire future careers through mentoring, careers advice, and mock interviews.

Right to Work:

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate demonstrating their right to work in the UK, in accordance with UK immigration requirements.

Agency Information:

KCOM has an in-house Talent Acquisition team and does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement from the Talent Acquisition team will be treated as a direct application, and KCOM reserves the right to contact the candidate directly without incurring any agency fees.