Senior Financial Accountant

Venn Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to maintain the Chart of Accounts and lead financial improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have CCAB qualification and experience in large organizations. This is a full-time hybrid role offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a generous pension and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension

Annual leave

Childcare support

On-site leisure facilities

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the Chart of Accounts and financial reporting structures.
• Lead projects to improve financial controls and processes.
• Prepare key financial documents and submissions for NHS England.
• Manage liquidity across bank accounts.
• Supervise and support the Financial Accounts team.
• Liaise with auditors and senior finance colleagues.
• Contribute to statutory accounts and monthly financial reporting.

Skills

CCAB qualified

Extensive experience in financial accounting

Strong understanding of IFRS and financial controls

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Permanent Vacancy - Senior Financial Accountant

Location: Cambridge CB2 (hybrid)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £47,810 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

You will be responsible for maintaining the organisation’s Chart of Accounts and reporting hierarchies, ensuring the integrity of financial data, and leading improvement projects across the department. You will also prepare submissions, resolve complex financial queries, and support junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the Chart of Accounts and financial reporting structures.
• Lead projects to improve financial controls and processes.
• Prepare key financial documents and submissions for NHS England.
• Manage liquidity across bank accounts.
• Supervise and support the Financial Accounts team, including training and development.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and senior finance colleagues.
• Contribute to statutory accounts and monthly financial reporting.

Essential Criteria

• CCAB qualified
• Extensive experience in financial accounting within a large organisation.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial controls.
• Advanced Excel skills

Why Apply?

• Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to safety, kindness, and excellence.
• Access to excellent staff benefits including generous pension & annual leave, childcare support, and on-site leisure facilities.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvement projects and professional development.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates