Job Description Senior Accountant Location: Oldham Salary: 30-35k per annum Experience: Senior-level, practice background What’s On Offer Hybrid working with flexibility around core hours Clear progression route (Senior to Manager) with structured development support Varied workload across month-end, reporting, and process improvement Supportive, people-first team culture with high standards and low ego Competitive benefits package (pension, holiday allowance, wellbeing support) The Role We’re supporting a well-established organisation to hire a Senior Accountant to strengthen their finance function. This is a hands-on role with genuine ownership, ideal for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, improving how things are done, and being a calm, reliable point of contact for stakeholders. You’ll take the lead on core accounting activities, support month-end close, and help ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and useful. There’s also scope to get involved in system and process improvements as the team continues to evolve. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver parts of the month-end close (journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations) Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances Support management accounts preparation, including commentary and analysis Assist with budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis Maintain strong financial controls and improve processes where needed Support year-end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors Partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and decision-making Coach and support junior team members (where applicable) What We’re Looking For Qualified accountant by experience Solid experience in a senior accounting role (industry or practice) Confident with reconciliations, month-end, and financial reporting fundamentals Strong Excel skills and comfort working with finance systems/ERPs Clear communicator who can explain finance in plain English Detail-focused, organised, and able to manage competing deadlines without drama Nice to Have (Not Essential) Experience improving reporting packs or streamlining month-end Exposure to multi-entity, multi-site, or project-based environments Prior experience mentoring or reviewing others’ work For a confidential chat with Diane, please call Diane Shaw d.shaw@h-fts.com 07506740664 ☎️ 03339962882