Senior Financial Accountant

4811916
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Reading
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Pharmaceuticals
  • Pay

    65000

Senior Financial Accountant-Reading

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 team
If 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.
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