Senior Financial Accountant

Stantec; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Bonus schemes

Pension and private medical insurance

Annual leave with buy/sell options

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Stantec in Reading, UK is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to lead external financial reporting, statutory accounts prep, and audit coordination under IFRS.

You will partner with auditors, ensure UK GAAP/IFRS compliance, oversee month-end journals and reconciliations, and supervise junior accountants within a hybrid working setup.

Qualifications

• Strong statutory reporting experience including UK Financial Statements under UK GAAP, FRS101 and FRS102.
• Proficiency with IFRS reporting and accounting principles.
• Exceptional time management and clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain high accuracy under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Financial report preparation for Statutory accounts.
• Primary contact with external auditors and coordination of audit.
• Prepare accounting papers to support significant accounting matters during the year.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of variances.
• Handle month end journals and related tasks.
• Ensure journals and reconciliations comply with IFRS and internal controls.
• Assist in preparation of quarter end packs and reporting for bids.
• Liaise with corporate finance team and supervise junior staff.

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Opportunity

Stantec are recruiting for a Senior Financial Accounting position within the financial reporting team, with responsibility for external financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation and coordination of the statutory audit. The role serves as a key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring audit queries and deliverables are addressed accurately and promptly, while maintaining compliance with IFRS, applicable UK reporting standards and internal accounting policies.

The Opportunity

Stantec are recruiting for a Senior Financial Accounting position within the financial reporting team, with responsibility for external financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation and coordination of the statutory audit. The role serves as a key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring audit queries and deliverables are addressed accurately and promptly, while maintaining compliance with IFRS, applicable UK reporting standards and internal accounting policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial report preparation for Statutory accounts.
• Primary point of contact with the external auditors during audit, assisting and providing the necessary information.
• Preparation of financial accounting papers to support he external audit of significant accounting matters arising during the financial year.
• Balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any variances.
• Responsible for month end journals and tasks.
• Ensure that all journals and reconciliations are prepared under IFRS and in line with Stantec’s internal SOX controls.
• Assist in the preparation of quarter end packs.
• Preparing financial information to be used in reports or for bids.
• Liaise with corporate finance team.
• Supervision and oversight of Financial Accountants and Assistant Financial Accountants where required.

Experience And Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Proven background of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong statutory reporting experience including preparation of UK Financial Statements under UK GAAP, FRS101 and FRS102.
• Good technical accounting knowledge including IFRS reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Exceptional time management and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply accounting principles.
• Professional manner and a strong ethical code.
• Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive.
• Commitment to working efficiently and accurately.

Why Join us?

Our core values unite us as a firm. Our commitment to the health and safety of our people and to being ethical underpins our values and strengthens everything we do.

• We put people first: People are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. That’s why we listen to and design for the distinct needs of our clients—and those who live and work in the communities we serve. It’s why we prioritize the safety of everyone our work touches. And it’s why we define fulfilling careers for our own people, helping them set and then surpass their individual goals.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups )
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working. Please note, we ask our full-time employees to come into the office 3 days per week.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.