Senior Financial Accountant

Stanton House; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business in Berkshire is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to lead financial reporting and compliance. The role involves engaging with stakeholders and overseeing statutory reporting. Ideal candidates have audit backgrounds, experience in financial accounting, and strong attention to detail. This position offers a salary of £70,000 - £75,000 plus a bonus, with a hybrid working model requiring 2 days in the office.

Benefits

Bonus

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven industry experience in a Financial Accounting role.
• Experience leading and delivering UK statutory accounts and tax compliance activities.
• Experience with US-listed companies highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality financial reporting and tax compliance in the UK.
• Engage with senior stakeholders on reporting and compliance.
• Oversee statutory financial statements across multiple entities.

Skills

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Background in audit

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant being hired for global business in Berkshire!

£70,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Hybrid Working (2 days in the office)

Stanton House is thrilled to be partnering with a dynamic, globally expanding organisation consistently recognised as one of the world's best workplaces and a champion of diversity. We're on the lookout for a talented Senior Financial Accountant to join a high-performing UK Finance team. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with colleagues across Europe to drive high-quality financial and statutory reporting. You'll play a pivotal part in ensuring compliance with key accounting standards, leading activities such as month-end close, tax compliance, and statutory financial statements. Beyond the core responsibilities, you'll also have the chance to get involved in commercial projects, gaining exposure beyond finance and making a real impact across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance function committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead high-quality financial reporting, accounting, and tax compliance in the UK.
• Engage with senior stakeholders on reporting and compliance.
• Review income statements, balance sheets, and key reconciliations.
• Oversee statutory financial statements across multiple entities in collaboration with the European finance centre.
• Lead local impairment assessments and provide technical accounting support (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting).
• Manage UK revenue recognition areas.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal/external accounting advisors.
• Lead internal and external audit processes and act as a key escalation point.

What we're looking for

• Background in audit, preferably trained at a Big Four accounting firm
• Proven industry experience in a Financial Accounting role
• Experience leading and delivering UK statutory accounts and tax compliance activities
• Experience with US-listed companies highly desirable, ideally with exposure to matrix organisations
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proactive and collaborative approach; takes pride in delivering high-quality accounting for the UK entity
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with key stakeholders
• Attention to detail - takes pride in their work and delivers exceptional quality

Due to high volumes of applications, we will not be able to respond to respond to every unsuccessful applicant with feedback.