Senior Financial Accountant

Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is looking for a highly skilled Senior Financial Accountant to shape financial policy and governance while driving improvements in statutory reporting. This hybrid position in Peterborough involves producing statutory accounts, overseeing tax compliance, and leading a small team. The ideal candidate should have ACA/ACCA qualifications, strong IFRS knowledge, and experience in statutory audits. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

25 days' holiday + bank holidays + 3-day Christmas shutdown

Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)

Life assurance (4× salary)

Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

Qualifications

• Solid post-qualification experience in financial accounting, reporting, and audit.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS, FReM, Charities SORP, and UK tax legislation.
• Proven experience leading statutory audits and managing complex reporting cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of high-quality statutory accounts.
• Oversee tax compliance obligations.
• Drive improvements across financial systems and reporting processes.

Skills

Financial accounting

Statutory reporting

Tax compliance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ACA/ACCA/ICAEW qualified

Post-qualification experience

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant

Office Location: Peterborough (Hybrid)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £58,633 per annum + £6,799 car allowance

Contract Type: Permanent

My client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Financial Accountant to take a leading role in shaping financial policy, strengthening financial governance, and driving continuous improvement across our statutory reporting and tax functions. This is a high-impact role at the centre of the company's financial stewardship—ensuring regulatory compliance, safeguarding financial integrity, and providing trusted insights to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production of high-quality, accurate, and timely statutory accounts.
• Oversee all areas of tax compliance, ensuring obligations are met while maintaining an optimal tax position.
• Drive improvements across financial systems, internal controls, and reporting processes.
• Safeguard balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations and asset management.
• Collaborate across the organisation to ensure financial information is accurate, accessible, and meaningful.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and government stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on complex financial matters, including VAT, technical accounting, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and develop a small team, supporting capability building and professional growth.
• Interpret financial regulations to guide the business and ensure full compliance.
• Lead and contribute to transformation initiatives that modernise financial governance and embed best practice.

Essential

• ACA/ACCA/ICAEW qualified, with solid post-qualification experience in financial accounting, reporting, and audit.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS, FReM, Charities SORP, and UK tax legislation.
• Proven experience leading statutory audits, managing complex reporting cycles, and delivering process improvements.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence at senior levels.

Desirable

• Experience in change management or finance transformation projects.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or developing a team.
• Background in public sector or charity finance.
• A proactive, improvement‑focused mindset with high attention to detail.

What You'll Receive

• Free onsite parking
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays + 3-day Christmas shutdown
• Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
• Life assurance (4× salary)
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• 24/7 GP services
• Professional development and funded training
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
• A supportive team that values your expertise and experience