Senior Accountant

A well-established organisation is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its shared-service Finance team. This role is central to ensuring strong financial control, high-quality reporting, and effective support to the wider business, while also coaching and developing junior finance staff.

The Role

You will manage core accounting activities including ledger maintenance, journal review, and balance sheet control, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal procedures. The position takes ownership of key month-end processes such as sales and margin reporting, PPV analysis, and fixed asset accounting.

The role also supports audit and tax requirements, contributes to payroll activities when required, and delivers meaningful financial analysis to support decision-making. You will work closely with operational teams, assist with budgeting and forecasting, and provide day-to-day guidance and training to Assistant Accountants.

Essential Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB recognised)

• Minimum 3 year's experience in a similar accounting role

• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills

Desirable

• Experience in a complex or multinational environment

• ERP system exposure (SAP S/4HANA advantageous)

• Payroll knowledge

Key Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement

• High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines

• Professional, organised, and commercially minded

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000-50,000

• Competitive salary (not disclosed externally)

• 33 days annual leave, increasing after 2 years' service

• Annual bonus scheme (10%)

• Pension with 5% employer contribution

• Life assurance, healthcare cashback, and EAP

• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

• Free parking, well being initiatives, employee programmes, and training opportunities

Working Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday: Early finish