Senior Financial Accountant

Michael Page; Guildford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantasic Benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to provide senior technical accounting expertise across statutory reporting, audit, compliance and internal controls. A key focus will be on driving continuous improvement, improving processes and ensuring the finance function operates with a high level of accuracy, efficiency and control.

You'll lead month-end and year-end reporting, own balance sheet integrity, manage statutory accounts and the external audit, and drive improvements in

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and standards.
• Proficient in financial reporting and analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end financial reporting processes, ensuring accurate, timely and audit-ready reporting.
• Own balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and resolution of financial reporting issues.
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process through to completion.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, SOX requirements and governance frameworks.
• Identify financial and operational risks, implementing controls and improvements as required.
• Prepare and oversee external and regulatory reporting, including statutory filings.
• Work with shared services, tax, payroll and wider finance teams to ensure a smooth reporting process.
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting, reporting and finance processes.
• Undertake mentoring of the Assistant Financial Accountant and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

SOX/compliance knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

The role provides senior technical accounting expertise across statutory reporting, audit, compliance and internal controls, while working closely with the wider business to strengthen financial reporting and governance. A key focus will be on driving continuous improvement, improving processes and ensuring the finance function operates with a high level of accuracy, efficiency and control.

Client Details

Global business, near Crawley.

Description

• Lead the month-end and year-end financial reporting processes, ensuring accurate, timely and audit-ready reporting.
• Own balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and the resolution of financial reporting issues.
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process through to completion.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, internal controls, SOX requirements and wider governance frameworks.
• Identify financial and operational risks, implementing appropriate controls and improvements where required.
• Prepare and oversee external and regulatory reporting, including statutory filings.
• Work closely with shared services, tax, payroll and wider finance teams to ensure a smooth and effective reporting process.
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting, reporting and finance processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and controls.
• Undertake credit risk analysis and due diligence to support working capital and business decisions.
• Act as a senior Finance Business Partner, providing financial insight, challenge and support to key stakeholders.
• Support and develop the Assistant Financial Accountant, providing mentoring, guidance and technical expertise.
• Represent Financial Accounting on cross-functional projects, providing subject matter expertise on complex accounting matters.
• Provide leadership and cover for the wider Financial Accounting function when required.

Profile

A successful Senior Financial Accountant should have:

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including relevant standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Job Offer

£75,000 - £85,000 + Fantasic Benefits