St. James’s Place
Senior Financial Accountant - Projects
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Senior Financial Accountant - Projects
Senior Financial Accountant – Change & Innovation (Fixed-Term Contract)
At a glance:
- Location: Cirencester Office
- Workplace Type: Hybrid
- Employment Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract
- Seniority: Mid-Senior Level
We’re building on our legacy to become more scalable, efficient and impactful—driven by technology, streamlined processes, and an environment where colleagues thrive. Take control of your career with us as we unlock the capabilities needed for future growth.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to shaped the future of financial reporting through transformation projects. You will help deliver controlled, efficient, and IFRS-compliant financial reporting, while contributing to wider finance initiatives and driving continuous improvement. In partnership with cross-functional teams, your expertise will shape high-quality reporting outcomes.
What you’ll be doing
You will play a key role in:
- Supporting the development of financial reports, including:
- Scoping, mapping, and productionisation
- Contributing to IFRS 18 implementation, documentation of technical accounting impacts, and practical application
- Driving simplification and disaggregation of working papers under a safe, controlled structure
- Supporting early-stage activities during a potential ERP migration
- Providing assistance with Business-as-Usual (BAU) activities, freeing up SMEs to focus on critical projects
- Assisting the wider Finance team with ad-hoc projects and initiatives as required
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Who we’re looking for
We need a proactive, technically strong finance professional with a deep understanding of financial accounting and reporting. You will:
- Work independently yet collaboratively, interpreting complex financial information and communicating it clearly
- Bring a curious mindset, attention to detail and an enthusiasm to optimise processes
- Have strong stakeholder management skills to engage with both finance and non-finance teams
Essential Criteria
- Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in financial reporting, including interpreting and applying accounting standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to challenge processes and drive continuous improvements
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance audiences
Desirable Industry Experience:
- Experience supporting/working on an ERP migration from a financial reporting perspective
- Prior experience within the financial services sector
What’s in it for you?
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We reward talent and effort with:
Financial Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus reflecting both personal and company performance
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days
- Online rewards platform with discounted perks
Development & Support
- Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
- Optional private medical insurance (taxable benefit)
- 10% automated non-contributory pension (growing with service length)
Additionally, we’re committed to reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive for all applicants. If you require support, please email: careers@sjp.co.uk.
🚀 Note: Our research shows applicants (especially from underrepresented groups) may reconsider applying if they don’t meet every criterion or have experienced a career break. If you feel you’re a strong fit—apply anyway—we’d love to hear from you!
What’s next?
If this role resonates with your expertise and goals, we’d love to hear from you!
- Submit your application by clicking ‘Apply’ below (link would be here in the original)
- Our team will follow up promptly
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