Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Stoke Poges; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to enhance financial reporting processes. This role offers a unique chance to drive efficiency through automation and collaboration while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. You will manage internal reporting, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and interpret large datasets to deliver insightful analysis. With a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in financial services. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial statement preparation and external audit management.
• Strong knowledge of lease accounting and IFRS 16.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse regulatory submissions for external stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements within month-end reporting and broader finance activities.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

IFRS 16

Microsoft Excel

Education

Recognised Accounting Qualification

Tools

Financial Reporting Tools

Consolidation Tools

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Client:

Robert Half

Location:

Stoke Poges, United Kingdom

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Finance

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to support timely, accurate financial reporting to senior management. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to continuous process improvements, driving efficiency through automation and collaboration. This is a 12-month contract with a salary range of £55,000 - £65,000 plus a bonus of up to 10%. In-office requirements are 2-3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyse regulatory submissions for external stakeholders (e.g., FCA, ONS, auditors, Companies House, HMRC).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal accounting frameworks.
• Post monthly journals and analyse movements across financial statements, providing clear commentary.
• Manage internal reporting and consolidation tools, ensuring reconciliations to the general ledger.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Review and optimise financial systems, identifying automation opportunities.
• Collaborate across departments to support financial queries and provide trusted insights.
• Drive process improvements within month-end reporting and broader finance activities.
• Interpret and manage large datasets, ensuring data integrity and delivering concise, insightful analysis.
• Support system upgrades and developments, working closely with delivery teams and subject matter experts.
• Strong knowledge of lease accounting and IFRS 16.
• Expertise in financial instruments accounting (IFRS 9 and IFRS 7).
• Proven experience in financial statement preparation and external audit management.
• Recognised accounting qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in financial services, leasing, or funding sectors is beneficial.
• Confident managing multiple system interfaces.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel, with a proven ability to lead change initiatives.

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