Location: Stoke Poges, Hybrid (2-3 days in-office per week) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 plus up to 10% bonus We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to support timely, accurate financial reporting to senior management. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to continuous process improvements, driving efficiency through automation and collaboration. The role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract with competitive compensation and hybrid working flexibility. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and analyse regulatory submissions for external stakeholders (e.g., FCA, ONS, auditors, Companies House, HMRC) Ensure full compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal accounting frameworks, including IFRS 9, IFRS 7, and IFRS 16 Post monthly journals and analyse financial statement movements with clear, insightful commentary Manage internal reporting and consolidation tools, ensuring reconciliations to the general ledger Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, identifying and implementing automation opportunities Work cross-functionally to support financial queries and offer strategic, data-driven insights Identify and implement process enhancements within month-end and other finance-related activities Analyse and interpret large datasets, ensuring data integrity and providing actionable reporting Support system upgrades and improvements, collaborating closely with internal delivery teams and subject matter experts Essential Skills & Experience: Strong, hands-on knowledge of IFRS 16 (Lease Accounting) Expertise in accounting for financial instruments under IFRS 9 and IFRS 7, including disclosure requirements Proven experience preparing financial statements and managing external audits Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) Prior experience in financial services, leasing, or funding industries is highly desirable Confident working with multiple financial systems and interfaces; ability to troubleshoot and reconcile complex data flows Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall IT proficiency Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to change initiatives, especially relating to finance transformation, automation, or system enhancements Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.