Senior Financial Accountant

~~Robert Walters - Senior Financial Accountant - Permanent - Hybrid - Northampton - £60,000 per annum~~

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to provide high-quality financial reporting and technical accounting expertise at a group level. This is a key role within the finance function, offering exposure to complex accounting matters, senior stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making within a progressive and supportive organisation.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Financial Accountant:

Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial statements
Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management and key stakeholders
Maintain oversight of the group general ledger, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and strong financial control
Manage month-end and year-end close processes
Own group consolidation and reporting processes
Provide technical accounting support on complex transactions
Support the maintenance of robust internal controls, accounting policies, and governance frameworks
Act as a key contact for external auditors, coordinating audits and preparing supporting documentation
Partner with finance teams across the group to ensure consistency in accounting practices and continuous process improvement
Provide guidance and support to junior finance colleagues, contributing to knowledge sharing and team development

Key essentials of the Senior Financial Accountant:

Fully qualified accountant ( ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent )
Strong technical financial accounting background
Demonstrable experience in group consolidations and statutory reporting
Advanced Excel skills

At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. xwzovoh However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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