Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant Reading (Hybrid Working) £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits Are you a qualified accountant looking for your next step in a growing and fast-paced business? I'm currently partnering with an established organisation in the Reading area to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant. This is a broad role that combines technical financial accounting, reporting, business partnering, and team leadership, offering excellent visibility across the wider finance function. The Opportunity You'll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, leading month-end and year-end processes, maintaining strong balance sheet controls, and supporting key business decisions through insightful analysis. The position also includes management responsibility for a junior member of the finance team and involvement in finance transformation and process improvement initiatives. • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities • Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls • Deliver insightful reporting, analysis, and commentary • Support statutory reporting, audits, and compliance requirements • Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies • Manage and develop a direct report • Collaborate with stakeholders across finance and the wider business. About You • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience • Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems • A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement • Previous supervisory or management experience would be advantageous. What's on Offer? £60,000 - £70,000 salary Hybrid working model Visible role with senior stakeholder exposure Opportunity to influence processes and drive improvements Supportive and collaborative finance teamIf you're looking for a role that offers both technical depth and the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business, I'd be keen to hear from you. Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.#FinanceJobs #SeniorFinancialAccountant #ReadingJobs #ACCA #ACA #CIMA #FinancialReporting #HybridWorking #ThamesValleyJobs #FinanceCareers Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk