Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Part-Time, 24-36 hours per week) Location: Ulverston. Salary: £50k+ pro rata, depending on experience and interview performance. About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Accountant to join our finance team during an exciting period of growth and transformation. This is a hands-on financial control role where you'll play a key part in ensuring the business maintains robust financial governance as it prepares for its first statutory audit under a newly established group structure. As reporting requirements evolve and the organisation continues to scale, you'll be instrumental in strengthening financial controls, improving reporting processes, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the group's financial information. Working closely with the Head of Finance & Administration and the wider finance team, you'll take ownership of core financial control activities while supporting strategic initiatives that will shape the future of the business. Key Responsibilities Financial Control · Take ownership of day-to-day financial control activities across multiple group entities, including bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, accruals and prepayments. · Lead the monthly close process, ensuring timely production of accurate management accounts with meaningful commentary at department, entity and consolidated group level. · Produce consolidated cash flow forecasts and support proactive cash management, helping to maximise cash efficiency and interest returns across the group. · Coordinate audit preparation and act as a key finance contact throughout the statutory audit process. · Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring acquisitions, disposals and depreciation are recorded accurately. · Review, strengthen and document financial controls, introducing effective month-end procedures, approval processes and segregation of duties as the business continues to grow. Financial Reporting & Compliance · Prepare monthly management accounts for senior leadership, including KPI reporting, budget comparisons and variance analysis. · Review departmental and general ledger transactions in detail, investigating and explaining variances against budgets and prior periods. · Assist with UK and international VAT submissions, payroll reporting, corporation tax calculations and statutory compliance across both entity and group level. · Support year-end financial reporting, including group consolidations, statutory accounts preparation and disclosures relating to corporate transactions such as intercompany arrangements, transfer pricing, goodwill, intangible assets and related party transactions. · Contribute to wider finance improvement projects as the organisation and group structure continue to evolve. Business Partnering · Build strong relationships across the organisation, providing financial insight and guidance to operational teams to support informed commercial decision-making. · Assist with international growth initiatives by providing financial support around global compliance, multi-currency accounting, revenue recognition and the continued development of scalable finance processes. Skills & Experience Essential · Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CIMA or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience. · Previous audit experience is advantageous, whether gained within practice or industry, alongside a solid technical accounting background and an understanding of audit controls and compliance requirements. · Proven experience managing balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and month-end close processes. · Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP (FRS 102). · Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines. · Advanced Excel skills with confidence working across financial systems and large datasets. · Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and external auditors. Desirable · Experience within a SaaS, ecommerce, subscription-based or other high-growth business. · Exposure to businesses undergoing a first statutory audit, acquisition or investment. · Experience producing consolidated financial reports across multiple entities. · Knowledge of international operations and multi-currency accounting. What's on Offer? · Part-time opportunity based in the Lake District (24-36 hours per week). · Competitive salary from £50,000 pro rata, depending on experience. · 31 days annual leave, including bank holidays and additional time off over Christmas (pro rata). · Private healthcare package including dental, optical and mental health support. · Regular one-to-one meetings, structured development reviews and ongoing career support. · Investment in professional training and continuous learning. · A collaborative, performance-driven culture where achievements are recognised and rewarded.