Hybrid Financial Accountant - Reporting & Compliance Lead

Michael Page; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a well-established company in Oxford to recruit a broad finance leadership professional. You will oversee financial reporting, compliance and team management, working closely with senior leaders to ensure the finance function supports the wider business effectively.

You will lead statutory reporting, month-end close, budgeting and financial planning while providing strategic analyses.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Proven experience in preparing financial statements and audits.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements in line with accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Oversee reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors.
• Produce management information and financial reports for stakeholders.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and planning.
• Monitor and strengthen financial controls and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting software proficiency

Auditing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Michael Page is partnering with a well-established company in Oxford to recruit a broad finance leadership professional. You will oversee financial reporting, compliance and team management, working closely with senior leaders to ensure the finance function supports the wider business effectively.

You will lead statutory reporting, month-end close, budgeting and financial planning while providing strategic analyses.