Senior Financial Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for a key role within a supportive finance team in the UK. The position focuses on ownership of tax compliance, leading financial reporting projects, and providing tax expertise for new initiatives. The role offers hybrid working, competitive leave, and various additional benefits including a contributory pension scheme and discounts.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

35 days’ annual leave + BH

Contributory pension scheme

Free wellbeing events

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Qualifications

• Ownership of tax compliance including VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Expertise in providing tax input on projects and strategic initiatives.
• Support for employment tax compliance with HR.

Responsibilities

• Tax compliance management including VAT, Corporation Tax, and overseas GST.
• Provide tax expertise for projects and funding bids.
• Assist in statutory accounts preparation under FRS 102.
• Lead finance improvement projects for efficiency.

Job description

CMA is representing an established and values-driven organisation is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join its central finance team. This is a key appointment within a supportive environment, offering genuine variety and the chance to lead meaningful tax and finance projects within a complex, multi-entity structure.

Role & Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all tax compliance, including VAT (partial exemption and capital goods adjustments), Corporation Tax and overseas GST returns.
• Provide expert tax input on new projects, funding bids and strategic initiatives to ensure compliance and identify efficiencies.
• Support employment tax compliance and benefit reporting in partnership with HR and external advisors.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and financial reporting developments under FRS 102.
• Lead finance improvement and reporting projects, enhancing control and process efficiency.

Additional Benefits and Information

• Hybrid working policy
• 35 days’ annual leave + BH
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free wellbeing events and access to on‑site exercise facilities
• Discounts at retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues

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