Senior/Chief Accountant Featured

Experience: Minimum 5+ years’ experience in accounting or finance roles

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Core Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP, HMRC, and Companies House requirements.
• Manage general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Oversee VAT compliance, including Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA), and support tax return preparation.
• Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and ad-hoc financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and monitor changes in legislation.
• Lead and support internal/external audits and maintain strong financial controls.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, credit control, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset register, inventory accounting, and payroll-related finance processes.
• Supervise and support junior accounting staff (where applicable).
• Improve financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and relevant industry standards (including CARES where applicable).
• Act as key liaison between finance and other departments, providing financial insights for decision-making.

Reports to: Finance Manager

Key Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong UK GAAP and statutory reporting experience
• Experience with HMRC compliance and VAT returns
• 5–7 years’ relevant experience in a finance function
• Strong month-end and year-end close experience
• Experience in foreign exchange (FX), treasury management, and multi-currency transactions
• Advanced Excel and accounting software (Netsuite/ ERP systems)
• Previous experience in a similar Senior Accountant or Chief Accountant role
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK