#BelongWithUs Come and join us as a Senior Financial Accountant to provide essential financial reporting and technical accounting expertise for the Highbourne Group. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our group financial statements and supporting our strategic growth.
The Role: The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing the financial accounting processes of the group. This role involves preparing consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, lease accounting, and providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making across the organisation.
This role is based full-time in our office based in Crick, Northamptonshire.
Key Responsibilities Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the group in accordance with relevant accounting standards (both IFRS and UK GAAP).
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management and stakeholders which includes reporting to lenders and ad-hoc reporting to investors.
Oversee the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and adjustments.
Manage consolidation and reporting workflows and tools, including Workday Adaptive Planning and SAP S/4HANA.
Provide technical accounting guidance on leases and complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other financial instruments, including support of the tax and treasury teams.
Responsible for accurate and timely lease accounting and reconciliation for a large portfolio of property and vehicle leases.
Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and standards, advising the finance team on implications for the group
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with external auditors during the audit process and prepare required documentation.
Work closely with local finance teams to ensure consistency in accounting practices across the group.
Provide support and guidance to finance staff in various subsidiaries, including analysis and explanation of accounting standards and policies. Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial reporting and accounting practices.
You: You are a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with a strong background in technical financial accounting, likely gained within a large practice or a complex group environment. You have a sharp eye for detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
Skills and competencies Advanced knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
Proven experience in group consolidations and statutory reporting.
Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with financial consolidation software (e.g., Cognos, OneStream, or similar).
Excellent project management skills with the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
Ability to build strong working relationships across different departments and seniority levels.
Whether you are currently a Group Finance Manager, Financial Accounting Manager, or a Senior Management Accountant looking for your next step into a group-wide role, wed love to hear from you.
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Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: Bonus
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Life assurance
Extended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and more
Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each other
Complete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages development
Financial education and loans
Flexible working options
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