Senior Financial Accountant

Randstad Perm Professionals; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Perm Professionals in the United Kingdom is seeking a Qualified Accountant to lead the Record-to-Report (RTR) compliance function on a permanent basis. You will review and ensure accuracy of governance activities performed by the offshore compliance team, driving adherence to internal and statutory deadlines.

The role focuses on VAT, CIS, and UK tax compliance, with a strong emphasis on governance, data analysis in Excel, and delivering timely, accurate financial reporting across the

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience and relevant professional accounting qualifications are essential.
• Deep knowledge of UK Tax, VAT, and CIS compliance processes and statutory frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the confidence to manipulate, analyse, and manage large data sets.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong review capabilities, and a commitment to governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Review VAT and CIS returns prepared by offshore team before final group submission.
• Review statutory financial accounts for accuracy, formatting, and amendments.
• Ensure tax and regulatory deadlines are met with high precision.
• Undertake ad-hoc duties and support RTR priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Lead governance activities executed by offshore team to ensure statutory alignment.

Skills

UK Tax & VAT

CIS compliance

Excel analytics

Governance & controls

Education

Professional accounting qualifications

Tools

Excel

Audit software

Job description

Are you a Qualified Accounting professional with deep expertise in tax, VAT, and financial compliance? We are seeking a high-calibre Accountant to take ownership of our client's Record-to-Report (RTR) compliance function on a permanent basis. In this pivotal role, you will lead, review, and ensure the absolute accuracy of all governance activities executed by the offshore compliance team, driving adherence to both internal and statutory deadlines.

Core Responsibilities

• Thoroughly review and approve VAT and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns prepared by the offshore team prior to final group submission.
• Review statutory financial accounts to guarantee accuracy, completeness, correct formatting, and the seamless inclusion of Group Finance amendments.
• Ensure all tax and regulatory deadlines are met consistently with high precision and full regulatory compliance.
• Undertake ad-hoc duties and support wider RTR function priorities and strategic initiatives across the business as required.
• Lead the delivery of compliance and governance activities executed by the offshore team, ensuring complete statutory and operational alignment.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proven accounting experience and relevant professional accounting qualifications are essential.
• Deep knowledge of UK Tax, VAT, and CIS compliance processes and statutory frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the confidence to manipulate, analyse, and manage large data sets.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong review capabilities, and a commitment to governance standards.