Remote Senior Financial Accountant: Statutory Reporting Lead

Transaction Recruitment Ltd.; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible working

Job summary

Transaction Recruitment Ltd. is partnering with a well-established services business to hire a Senior Financial Accountant for a fully remote role across the UK.

You will own statutory reporting and balance sheet integrity, leading month‑end close across UK entities with the Finance Director. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA qualified with 3+ years’ financial reporting experience, strong UK GAAP/IFRS (IFRS 16), and audit experience.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent is essential.
• 3+ years in financial reporting in industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, including IFRS 16.
• Experience with month-end close and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Run monthly close across UK entities, on time and to high standard.
• Own the balance sheet with thorough reconciliations and controls.
• Flag risks and opportunities to senior finance leadership early.
• Lead external audits for UK companies from planning to sign-off, coordinate internal audits.
• Oversee lease accounting under IFRS 16 with facilities to keep position accurate.
• Act as main contact for statutory matters for the parent group and prepare notes.
• Manage cash across UK entities to ensure liquidity and proper allocation.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns on time.
• Sign off payment runs with proper controls.
• Support Legal and Compliance to keep finance practices robust and compliant.
• Maintain relationships with external auditors and HMRC and respond to queries.

Skills

UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Excel skills

ERP systems (Business Central)

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Transaction Recruitment Ltd. is partnering with a well-established services business to hire a Senior Financial Accountant for a fully remote role across the UK.

You will own statutory reporting and balance sheet integrity, leading month‑end close across UK entities with the Finance Director. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA qualified with 3+ years’ financial reporting experience, strong UK GAAP/IFRS (IFRS 16), and audit experience.