Senior Accountant - Financial Compliance & Control
Senior Accountant - Financial Compliance & Control
Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
50,000- 60,000
Hybrid - (2 days office-based) Walsall
Are you a recently qualified accountant ready to take your first step into industry? We're partnering with a nationally recognised organisation looking for a Senior Accountant to join their high-performing Group Finance team.
This role offers exposure to regulatory reporting, financial governance, and process improvement from day one. You'll work closely with senior leadership and contribute to Board-level reporting. It's ideal for someone transitioning from practice who wants to broaden their experience, add commercial value, and make a tangible impact in a dynamic business environment.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Lead the preparation of regulatory reports for external bodies such as the FCA and PRA.
* Produce reports for Boards and Audit Committees on financial and regulatory compliance.
* Manage financial accounting for multiple legal entities within the group.
* Liaise across departments to ensure business decisions comply with regulatory requirements.
* Monitor and implement changes in governance or regulation affecting the business.
* Support refinancing activities by preparing financial covenant compliance reports.
* Drive improvements in the Group-wide control environment, identifying and resolving control gaps.
* Collaborate with IT, Risk, and external auditors to implement best practice controls.
* Develop and oversee testing plans for internal controls.
* Prepare executive summaries of the internal controls environment.
* Recommend and implement updates aligned with regulatory and industry developments.
What You'll Bring:
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (1+ years PQE preferred).
* Strong technical accounting and IFRS knowledge.
* Experience with financial regulatory reporting and internal controls.
* Ability to work effectively with external auditors and present to senior stakeholders.
* Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
* Constructive challenger with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
* Highly organized and capable of delivering under pressure.
The Offer:
* Opportunity to shape Group-level financial control frameworks.
* Exposure to regulated financial environments and senior leadership teams.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
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