Senior Accountant needed ASAP

Reed Finance are currently partnering with an established SME in North Oxfordshire who are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the business on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with the role becoming permanent after this period. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in managing the finance function and supporting the wider business through a period of growth and development.

This is a broad, hands-on position that requires a technically strong accountant who is comfortable operating across both transactional and strategic finance activities within a multi-entity group environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of consolidated financial statements across multiple legal entities
• Production of quarterly management accounts in a timely manner
• Ownership of fixed assets
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Payroll processing for around 30 employees
• Oversight of day-to-day transactional finance activities
• Development and enhancement of financial reporting processes, controls and management information
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Monitoring actual performance against budgets and analysing variances
• Working closely with operational stakeholders to improve financial visibility and profitability
• Supporting business planning, investment initiatives and commercial decision-making
• Business partnering with managers across the organisation to provide financial insight and challenge
• Liaising with external accountants and advisors regarding statutory reporting requirements
• Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, procedures and reporting frameworks

About You

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by experience (QBE)
• Strong technical accounting background with proven group consolidation experience
• Experience producing consolidated financial statements within a multi-entity environment
• Comfortable managing both transactional accounting and higher-level financial reporting responsibilities
• Previous experience within an SME or owner-managed business environment
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work independently and take ownership of the finance function
• Experience of Xero would be advantageous

This role offers the opportunity to join a unique and growing business where you will gain exposure to the full finance function whilst working closely with senior leadership. The successful candidate will be able to make an immediate impact, improve processes and reporting, and contribute to key commercial decisions across the organisation.

If you are available at short notice and looking for a varied role that combines technical accounting, commercial finance and business partnering responsibilities, please apply now!