Senior Accountant in Pontefract

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders, and place makers to bring culture-defining experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting‑edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design.

Position Purpose

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial information, and supporting statutory and management reporting across TAIT’s UK entities. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong financial controls, supporting audits, and providing insights that enable informed business decisions.

Essential Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Financial Accounting & Reporting
  • Maintain general ledger accuracy through timely posting of journals, accruals, and prepayments.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly, ensuring the integrity of financial data.
  • Support consolidation and reporting to group finance, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Assist with preparation of statutory financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS.
• Compliance & Controls
  • Maintain strong internal controls over financial transactions, project costs, and stock movements.
  • Support external and internal audits, preparing required documentation and reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, tax requirements, and financial governance standards.
• Operational Finance
  • Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Review and post payroll journals, expense claims, and intercompany transactions.
  • Monitor cash flow, prepare bank reconciliations, and assist with cash forecasting.
• Business Support
  • Partner with operational teams to provide financial insights and cost analysis.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
  • Drive process improvements and system efficiencies within the finance function.

To perform this position successfully, each essential responsibility/accountability must be fulfilled satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities and accountabilities outlined above. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ post‑qualification experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or project‑based environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and familiarity with IFRS.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Previous experience in a multi‑entity or international environment desirable.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of management.
• Proactive and problem‑solving, meeting deadlines type.
• Reliability, flexibility, organized, attention to detail, ability to work to strict deadlines.

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.