Senior Financial Accountant - Hybrid: Lead Reporting & Tax

Pertemps; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant in Peterborough. The role involves shaping financial policy, enhancing governance, and ensuring compliance. Responsibilities include producing statutory accounts, overseeing tax obligations, and managing audits while leading a small team. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/ICAEW qualified, with expertise in IFRS and UK tax legislation. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and various benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Paid volunteering days

24/7 GP services

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in financial accounting, reporting, and audit.
• Strong expertise in IFRS, FReM, Charities SORP, and UK tax legislation.
• Proven experience leading statutory audits and managing complex reporting cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of statutory accounts.
• Oversee tax compliance and optimization.
• Drive improvements in financial systems and controls.
• Provide advice on complex financial matters.

Skills

Financial accounting

Tax compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

ACA/ACCA/ICAEW qualification

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant in Peterborough. The role involves shaping financial policy, enhancing governance, and ensuring compliance. Responsibilities include producing statutory accounts, overseeing tax obligations, and managing audits while leading a small team. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/ICAEW qualified, with expertise in IFRS and UK tax legislation. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and various benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.