Job type
PermanentLocation
ReadingWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
PharmaceuticalsPay
65000
Senior Financial Accountant-Reading
Senior Financial Accountant
Reading (Hybrid Working)
£60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits
£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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