Senior Financial Accountant

We Do Group; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Hybrid working (2 days in office)

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Job summary

A dynamic finance company in Stratford-upon-Avon is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to take ownership of revenue recognition processes. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with accounting standards and drive financial improvements within a high-growth business. This role offers hybrid working, and the ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a minimum of 2 years of experience. Additional benefits include a bonus and generous holiday allowances.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualified experience in accounting.
• Proven experience in revenue recognition accounting.
• Familiarity with FRS 102 and IFRS 15.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and proactive, with strong attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all revenue is recognised in line with FRS 102 and IFRS 15 principles.
• Review and validate contract data for accurate revenue treatment.
• Deliver monthly revenue forecasts and variance analysis.
• Drive improvements in revenue processes.
• Reporting & Business Partnering: Deliver monthly revenue forecasts and variance analysis.
• Partner with sales, delivery and commercial teams to ensure financial accuracy and clear communication.
• Produce insights to support financial decision-making and margin improvement.
• Process Improvement & Projects: Drive improvements in revenue processes and support finance system upgrades.
• Support the integration of newly acquired businesses.
• Help automate routine tasks and improve data flow between finance and other functions.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure revenue recognition aligns with internal controls and external standards.
• Support internal and external audits with relevant documentation and explanations.

Skills

Revenue recognition accounting

Strong Excel skills

ERP skills (NetSuite preferred)

Attention to detail

Proactive collaboration

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

Are you a Qualified Accountant who is looking to step into a commercially important role at the heart of a PE-backed, high-growth business? We’re recruiting a Senior Financial Accountant to take ownership of revenue recognition processes across a complex, multi-entity group. Backed by private equity and in a strong period of growth, the business is scaling fast and this role plays a pivotal part in ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls and continued process improvement.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring all revenue is recognised in line with FRS 102 and IFRS 15 principles, working closely with stakeholders across finance, sales and delivery, and supporting the development of financial systems including NetSuite and Salesforce.

Base pay range

Stratford-upon-Avon - Hybrid 2 days in office

Responsibilities

• Revenue Recognition & Controls: Review and validate contract data (bookings, renewals, and changes) to ensure accurate revenue treatment
• Prepare and post revenue journals, ensuring recurring and non-recurring income is recognised in line with accounting policies
• Maintain and reconcile deferred and accrued income accounts with full balance sheet support
• Monitor provisions, service level agreements and associated documentation
• Reporting & Business Partnering: Deliver monthly revenue forecasts and variance analysis
• Partner with sales, delivery and commercial teams to ensure financial accuracy and clear communication
• Produce insights to support financial decision-making and margin improvement
• Process Improvement & Projects: Drive improvements in revenue processes and support finance system upgrades
• Support the integration of newly acquired businesses
• Help automate routine tasks and improve data flow between finance and other functions
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure revenue recognition aligns with internal controls and external standards
• Support internal and external audits with relevant documentation and explanations

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with at least 2 years post-qualified experience
• Proven experience in revenue recognition accounting
• Familiarity with FRS 102 and IFRS 15
• Strong Excel and ERP skills (NetSuite or similar preferred)
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and proactive, with strong attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits

• Bonus
• Hybrid working (2 days in office)
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Software Development