Senior Accountant (4159)

Wade Macdonald; Thame; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald in Thame is recruiting an experienced Accountant to join a busy finance team. The role focuses on financial reporting, analysis, and business partnering to drive commercial decisions and improve processes.

The position requires at least five years of accounting experience, advanced Excel with macros, and strong Power BI skills. ACCA/CIMA qualifications are advantageous; ERP experience is a plus. Hybrid working is 3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• At least five years of accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including macros.
• Strong Power BI experience.
• Confident communicator with analytical mindset.
• ACCA or CIMA qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight and support performance.
• Produce month-end balance sheet reporting and reconciliations including intercompany and cash balances.
• Prepare monthly management information, forecasts and financial reporting for group submission.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support internal and external audit processes with financial information.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations including stock, accruals and prepayments.
• Develop financial reports and dashboards to monitor revenue, expenditure, trends and variances.
• Produce data models and Power BI dashboards to enhance reporting and analysis.
• Analyse historical data to identify opportunities for improved performance.
• Act as key contact for ERP systems, supporting system enhancements and finance projects.
• Review customs duty data for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel with macros

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

ACCA or CIMA (advantageous)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Thame (Hybrid working - 3 days in office)

Salary: Up to £55,000 plus bonus

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the Manufacturing sector. They are committed to creating a collaborative and supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to continuous improvement. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accountant to join a busy finance team in Thame. This position plays a vital role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and business partnering support, helping to drive informed commercial decisions while continually improving financial processes and reporting capabilities.

Duties will include:

• Partnering with operational teams to provide financial insight and support business performance


• Producing month-end balance sheet reporting and reconciliations, including intercompany and cash balances.


• Preparing monthly management information, forecasts and financial reporting for group submission.


• Assisting with annual budgeting and forecasting activities.


• Supporting internal and external audit processes by providing financial information and documentation.


• Completing balance sheet reconciliations, including stock, accruals and prepayments.


• Developing financial reports and dashboards to monitor revenue, expenditure, trends and variances.


• Producing data models and Power BI dashboards to enhance financial reporting and analysis.


• Analysing historical financial data to identify opportunities for improved business performance.


• Acting as a key contact for ERP systems, supporting system enhancements and finance-related projects.


• Reviewing customs duty data to ensure completeness and accuracy.


• Identifying and implementing improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting efficiency.

About You

You will have at least five years' accounting experience together with advanced Excel skills, including macros, and strong Power BI experience. You will be a confident communicator with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of working independently while building strong relationships across the business. ACCA or CIMA qualifications, ERP implementation experience and coding knowledge would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

In return, you will join a successful organisation that values collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development. You\'ll have the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leaders, contribute to business-critical projects, develop your technical and commercial skills, and play an important role in shaping financial reporting and process improvements within the business.