Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial AccountantLondon | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + PackageRobert Half is exclusively partnering with a large, well-established infrastructure and engineering organisation to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant into its high-performing Financial Control team.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant looking to take ownership of complex financial reporting, statutory accounts, IFRS compliance and audit delivery within a sizeable and sophisticated business.The position offers significant exposure to senior finance leadership, group reporting and technical accounting matters, while providing genuine scope to influence processes and controls across the wider finance function.The RoleReporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for maintaining robust financial controls, delivering high-quality financial reporting and supporting the business on a range of technical accounting and tax matters.Key responsibilities include:Ownership and continuous improvement of balance sheet controls and reconciliationsLeading IFRS 16 lease accounting and ensuring compliance across the businessPreparing and analysing quarterly group reporting submissionsProducing statutory accounts and ensuring alignment with management and group reportingCoordinating and managing the year-end external audit processProviding technical accounting guidance across finance and non-finance teamsSupporting corporation tax, R&D tax claims, VAT and CIS complianceDriving process improvements and strengthening internal controlsCoaching and supporting members of the finance teamSupporting the Financial Controller on a range of strategic finance initiatives and projectsAbout YouACA or ACCA qualifiedStrong technical accounting and financial reporting experienceExperience preparing statutory accountsKnowledge of IFRS and financial control environmentsPrevious involvement in external auditsStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsAdvanced Excel and ERP system knowledgeProactive, commercially aware and solutions-focusedWhy Apply?Opportunity to join a large, profitable and growing businessSignificant exposure to senior finance leadershipBroad technical accounting and reporting responsibilitiesHigh-visibility role within a well-regarded finance functionHybrid working environmentStrong long-term career development opportunitiesPackage & BenefitsCompetitive salary and benefits packageHybrid working modelAnnual bonus opportunityPension schemeOngoing professional development and progressionCollaborative and high-performing finance teamRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is exclusively managing this recruitment process.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.