Senior Accountant

ORKA FINANCIAL; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ORKA FINANCIAL is seeking a Senior Accountant for their expanding team in Reading. This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your career in a dynamic environment, with responsibilities including managing accounts, preparing financial statements, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years of experience and a commitment to ACCA/CIMA studies, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Benefits

ACCA/CIMA study support

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a similar accounting role.
• Confident in preparing management accounts independently.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Finalise management accounts and prepare insightful commentary.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC regulations.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Management accounts preparation

Education

ACCA/CIMA studier

Tools

Xero

Job description

Location: Berkshire
Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Per Annum

Orka Financial is recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join their clients expanding team in Reading. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further their career in a dynamic, client-focused environment. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, eager to learn, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team.

(ACCA/CIMA study support - hybrid working model)

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations across all nominal accounts.
• Prepare and post journals in line with financial reporting requirements.
• Finalise management accounts, including preparing insightful commentary for internal and client review.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements for corporate entities, LLPs, and consolidated groups.
• Complete FCA regulatory returns accurately and on time.
• Act as a liaison with external auditors and manage the upload of required documents to various systems.
• Communicate regularly with clients through virtual meetings and face-to-face interactions.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Collaborate closely with your Client Services Manager, with additional support from a collaborative and experienced team.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed to support team and client requirements.

Skills & Experience

• 2 years’ experience in a similar accounting role.
• ACCA/CIMA studier
• Confident in preparing management accounts independently.
• Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Accounting systems such as Xero.

Please contact [e-mail] or call 07708 912000