Senior Financial Accountant
Office Location – Fully Remote
Hours – 35 hours per week
Salary - £58,633 per annum + £6,799 car allowance
My client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Financial Accountant to take a leading role in shaping financial policy, strengthening financial governance, and driving continuous improvement across our statutory reporting and tax functions. This is a high-impact role at the centre of the company’s financial stewardship—ensuring regulatory compliance, safeguarding financial integrity, and providing trusted insights to internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the production of high-quality, accurate, and timely statutory accounts.
* Oversee all areas of tax compliance, ensuring obligations are met while maintaining an optimal tax position.
* Drive improvements across financial systems, internal controls, and reporting processes.
* Safeguard balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations and asset management.
* Collaborate across the organisation to ensure financial information is accurate, accessible, and meaningful.
* Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and government stakeholders.
* Provide expert advice on complex financial matters, including VAT, technical accounting, and regulatory requirements.
* Manage and develop a small team, supporting capability building and professional growth.
* Interpret financial regulations to guide the business and ensure full compliance.
* Lead and contribute to transformation initiatives that modernise financial governance and embed best practice.
Essential
* ACA/ACCA/ICAEW qualified, with solid post-qualification experience in financial accounting, reporting, and audit.
* Strong technical expertise in IFRS, FReM, Charities SORP, and UK tax legislation.
* Proven experience leading statutory audits, managing complex reporting cycles, and delivering process improvements.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
* Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence at senior levels.
Desirable
* Experience in change management or finance transformation projects.
* Experience leading, mentoring, or developing a team.
* Background in public sector or charity finance.
* A proactive, improvement-focused mindset with high attention to detail.
What You’ll Receive
* Free onsite parking
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + 3-day Christmas shutdown
* Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
* Life assurance (4× salary)
* Two paid volunteering days per year
* 24/7 GP services
* Professional development and funded training
* Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
* A supportive team that values your expertise and experience