Financial Accountant

Wade Macdonald; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive software company in Wokingham is seeking a Financial Accountant. The role involves commercial and management accounting, providing support for pricing strategy and financial operations both in the UK and globally. Candidates must be qualified accountants skilled in Excel, with excellent commercial awareness. You'll enjoy hybrid working conditions in a collaborative culture that prioritizes employee development and offers variety in finance operations.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Supportive environment

Employee development focus

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong Excel capabilities and commercial awareness required.
• Confident in presenting financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support customer pricing and bids, maintain the price list.
• Advise on financial terms in contracts and tenders.
• Deliver management accounts and forecasts for customer groups.
• Assist with tax compliance, audits, and process improvements.
• Oversee transactional finance and contribute to VAT returns.

Skills

Strong Excel capabilities

Commercial awareness

Confidence in cross-functional work

Detail-oriented

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Financial Accountant

Location

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Salary

£70,000 - £75,000 per annum

About the Client

This organisation operates within the software sector, providing digital solutions that support improved performance and safety across complex environments. With a strong record of growth and international expansion, they are continuing to scale their operations. They embrace flexibility and adaptability, empowering their teams to find the best solutions and drive meaningful change.

About the Job

This position will play a key role in commercial and management accounting, supporting pricing strategy and financial operations across the UK and abroad. Reporting to the Commercial Finance Director, you’ll help ensure sound financial controls while also assisting with contractual and bid support.

Duties will include :

• Supporting customer pricing and bids, including maintaining the price list and profitability analysis
• Advising on financial terms in contracts, tenders, and statements of work
• Delivering management accounts and forecasts for individual customer groups
• Supporting tax compliance, audits, and financial process improvements
• Assisting with global finance requirements, including foreign entity setup and cross-border tax matters
• Overseeing transactional finance, including sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, expenses, and payroll preparation
• Contributing to VAT and R&D returns and monitoring licence usage
• Leading or supporting two finance team members
• Suggesting cost efficiencies and process enhancements
• Assisting in audit preparation and supplier reviews

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong Excel capabilities, commercial awareness, and the confidence to work cross-functionally. You'll be detail-focused but capable of seeing the broader picture and comfortable presenting financial insights to non-finance stakeholders. Knowledge of Xero is advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

You’ll join a growing and dynamic organisation with a collaborative culture and clear focus on employee development. The company offers hybrid working, a supportive environment, and exposure to both UK and international finance operations—ideal for someone seeking variety and progression within a forward-thinking software business.