Senior Accountant

A well-established and highly regarded business services group based near Hertford, Hertfordshire is looking to appoint a Qualified Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a genuinely varied role within a company that puts its people first — think supportive leadership, clear progression, and a culture that actually delivers on the employee-focused promise. About the Role If you're a qualified accountant with strong technical foundations and you're ready to make your next move count, this one is worth a closer look. Responsibilities • Taking ownership of month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery • Preparing statutory accounts, management accounts and financial reporting packs for senior stakeholders • Business partnering with internal teams and department heads — providing insight, challenge and commercial guidance • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis to drive better decision-making across the business • Managing balance sheet reconciliations, journals and accruals with confidence and precision • Liaising with external auditors and playing a lead role in year-end audit preparation • Contributing to process improvements, systems development and finance efficiency projects • Mentoring junior members of the finance team and helping shape their development Qualifications • ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified — fully qualified with a solid post-qualification track record Required Skills • Extensive experience gained within a business services, commercial or multi-entity environment • Strong technical accounting knowledge and confidence with UK GAAP / IFRS • Advanced Excel skills • A commercial mindset — someone who can look beyond the numbers and add strategic value • Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels • Naturally organised, deadline-driven, and able to juggle competing priorities without dropping the ball For immediate consideration apply with your CV or feel free to call for more details