Senior Accountant

Chiltern Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of business environment solutions is looking for a Senior Accountant. Based in Beaconsfield, this role involves taking ownership of the finance function, managing all finance operations, and working closely with the senior leadership team in a hybrid work environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy while leading transitions in finance operations.

Benefits

Hybrid working with occasional travel

Collaborative culture with growth potential

Qualifications

• Must be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or a finalist with strong experience.
• Proficient in Xero and Excel.
• Background in product-based or internationally trading business is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts and providing insightful P&L analysis.
• Managing day-to-day finance activities and overseeing VAT compliance.

Skills

Xero

Excel

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Job description

Senior Accountant £50,000 to £70,000 Beaconsfield

Must live locally to Beaconsfield or within a commutable distance!
Occasional travel to Central London

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Senior Accountant to join a growing provider of specialist business environment solutions. Based in Beaconsfield, this senior-level position offers the chance to take full ownership of the finance function and play a key role in shaping financial strategy for a business expanding across the UK and Europe.

The successful candidate will lead the transition of finance operations from offshore to in-house, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the senior leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and providing insightful P&L analysis
• Managing day-to-day finance activity, including journals, reconciliations, and payroll
• Overseeing VAT compliance across the UK, EU and Switzerland
• Supporting customs, import/export processes, and European tax matters
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Integrating financial systems with CRM platforms (e.g. Zoho)

Ideal candidate profile:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or finalist with strong experience)
• Based locally to Beaconsfield (essential)
• Proficient in Xero and Excel, with solid analytical and reporting skills
• Background in a product-based or internationally trading business
• Confident working directly with senior leadership
• Experience managing offshore or remote finance teams is a plus

What s offered:

• Salary between £50,000 and £70,000 depending on experience
• A high-impact role in a growing business with scope to influence and lead
• Hybrid working with occasional travel to a client-facing London site
• A collaborative, forward-thinking culture with clear growth potential