Senior Accounting Manager | Technical Reporting | S4 | CFO | Milton Keynes

A01 Santander UK plc; Wolverton; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

£6,000 car allowance per year

Private medical insurance

Death-in-service and income protection

Job summary

Santander UK plc is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager in Milton Keynes to lead UK group consolidation and financial reporting in a rapidly evolving, risk-aware environment. The role supports the CFO division and reports on UK GAAP disclosures and external reporting requirements.

The successful candidate will have ACA/ACCA, strong stakeholder communication skills, and a background in financial services consolidation, with a focus on accuracy and process robustness.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience in UK public company reporting environment required.
• Group consolidation and financial reporting experience in financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive consolidation and reporting for UK entities including post-acquisition integration.
• Act as main point of contact with auditors regarding reports and controls.
• Collaborate with Technical Reporting on accounting and disclosure solutions across Santander UK.
• Prepare information for annual, half-yearly and quarterly reports for Santander UK Group Holdings plc and Santander UK plc.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder comms

Problem-solving

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Financials

Goodwill computation

Job description

Senior Accounting Manager | Technical Reporting | S4 | CFO | Milton Keynes Country: United Kingdom IT STARTS HERE Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a robust risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

SANTANDER UK PLC is looking for a SENIOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER based out of Milton Keynes (Unity Place). THIS ROLE IS A 6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager to join us within the CFO Division.

The Group Reporting team is responsible for the consolidation, control and submission of the consolidated financial information for +150 UK legal entities to both Santander Group and to other internal stakeholders to support the preparation the San UK consolidated Financial Statements, MI information, analytical review and additional disclosures reported externally to the market both locally and at a Group level.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas.

To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with the Senior Manager Group Reporting, you will drive the processes that facilitate the accounting, disclosures and any other requirements arising from the acquisition of TSB.
• Act as a point of key interaction with existing members of the Group reporting team as well as internal and external auditors to provide explanations regarding the reported figures and controls implemented to ensure the quality of the information disclosed as well as the robustness of processes developed.
• Work closely with Technical Reporting and Intervencion General to provide technical accounting and financial reporting solutions relating to the companies and how they affect divisions across the Santander UK Group
• Provide information that is used in the preparation of the relevant annual, half-yearly and quarterly financial reports for Santander UK Group Holdings plc and Santander UK plc.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us greater as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

Professional Experience

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with experience of working within the UK public company reporting environment (required)

Hard Skills

• Group consolidation and reporting experience (Required)
• Experience of financial services (Required)
• Knowledge of Santander consolidation processes (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of Oracle Financial systems (Preferred)
• Knowledge of Goodwill computation and testing (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail (Required)
• Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders (Required)
• Problem-solving (Required)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return. Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.

Salary Range

Salary Range: £77,600.00 - £116,400.00 per annum (depending on experience) This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

Benefits

• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
• £6,000 car allowance per year.
• Company funded individual private medical insurance.
• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.
• As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services.
• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
• Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

We’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates. We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

Right to work in the UK

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK to commence employment with Santander.

The Santander Way

The Santander Way Santander is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. Ready to make it happen? It starts with you. It starts here.