Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
Make this application stronger
Use these quick checks before applying so your CV, interview preparation and job search are better matched to this vacancy.
Before you apply
Check the key details and make sure the role matches what you are looking for.
- Review the job title, company, location, salary and working pattern if provided.
- Check the skills, experience or qualifications requested by the employer.
- Make sure the commute, hours and contract type are realistic for you.
Tailor your CV
For Teaching Jobs, highlight the most relevant skills, experience and achievements linked to this type of work. Keep it honest, clear and focused on what the employer is asking for.
Use the CV Builder or browse Career Advice.
Prepare for interview
If your application is successful, prepare simple examples that show your motivation, strengths and suitability.
Keep searching smarter
Do not rely on one application. Keep searching similar roles and set up alerts so new vacancies reach you faster.