Accountant

Jobtailor; Thame; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior finance professional to lead month-end close, reporting, forecasting and budgeting processes in a fast-paced environment.

You will build dashboards and financial models in Power BI, partner with commercial teams, drive process improvements across ERP systems, and ensure reporting accuracy while meeting tight deadlines. Strong Excel skills and ACCA/CIMA progression are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience, part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) or working towards a qualification.
• At least 5 years' experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex modelling and data analysis.
• Strong Power BI experience and ability to build meaningful dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Comfortable working with manual processes while helping to improve them.
• Thrives in environments experiencing change and transformation.
• Can remain calm, organised and focused when working to tight deadlines.
• Communicates confidently with stakeholders at all levels and can explain financial information in a straightforward way.
• Takes ownership, works independently and gets things done.
• Enjoys challenge, development and continuous improvement.
• Has experience of process mapping, systems improvement or change management.

Responsibilities

• Managing month-end balance sheet reporting, reconciliations and reporting submissions within demanding deadlines.
• Producing monthly actuals, forecasts and budgets, supported by meaningful analysis and commentary.
• Partnering with commercial stakeholders to support business performance and growth.
• Creating and maintaining reports, dashboards and financial models that drive decision making.
• Becoming a key reporting expert within the finance team.
• Analysing historical performance data and providing recommendations for future improvements.
• Supporting internal and external audits.
• Acting as a finance lead on ERP system developments and process improvements.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to improve compliance, efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Change management

Independent working

Deadline management

Education

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent (part-qualified)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Managing month-end balance sheet reporting, reconciliations and reporting submissions within demanding deadlines.
• Producing monthly actuals, forecasts and budgets, supported by meaningful analysis and commentary.
• Partnering with commercial stakeholders to support business performance and growth.
• Creating and maintaining reports, dashboards and financial models that drive decision making.
• Becoming a key reporting expert within the finance team.
• Analysing historical performance data and providing recommendations for future improvements.
• Supporting internal and external audits.
• Acting as a finance lead on ERP system developments and process improvements.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to improve compliance, efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Requirements

• Qualified by experience, part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) or working towards a qualification.
• At least 5 years' experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex modelling and data analysis.
• Strong Power BI experience and ability to build meaningful dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Comfortable working with manual processes while helping to improve them.
• Thrives in environments experiencing change and transformation.
• Can remain calm, organised and focused when working to tight deadlines.
• Communicates confidently with stakeholders at all levels and can explain financial information in a straightforward way.
• Takes ownership, works independently and gets things done.
• Enjoys challenge, development and continuous improvement.
• Has experience of process mapping, systems improvement or change management.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting, with advanced skills in Excel and Power BI for data‑driven decision making. Proven ability to manage tight deadlines while improving processes and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance business performance.