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Senior Financial Accountant

Peterborough, UK
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Company: PERTEMPS SPECIALIST DIVISION

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £58,633 per annum

Senior Financial AccountantOffice Location :Remote Hours :35 hours per weekSalary : £58,633 per annum + £6,799 car allowance Contract Type : Permanent My client islooking for a highly skilled Senior Financial Accountant to take a leading role in shaping financial policy, strengthening financial governance, and driving continuous improvement across our statutory reporting and tax functions. This is a high-impact role at the centre of the company’s financial stewardship—ensuring regulatory compliance, safeguarding financial integrity, and providing trusted insights to internal and external stakeholders.Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the production of high-quality, accurate, and timely statutory accounts.
  • Oversee all areas of tax compliance, ensuring obligations are met while maintaining an optimal tax position.
  • Drive improvements across financial systems, internal controls, and reporting processes.
  • Safeguard balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations and asset management.
  • Collaborate across the organisation to ensure financial information is accurate, accessible, and meaningful.
  • Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and government stakeholders.
  • Provide expert advice on complex financial matters, including VAT, technical accounting, and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage and develop a small team, supporting capability building and professional growth.
  • Interpret financial regulations to guide the business and ensure full compliance.
  • Lead and contribute to transformation initiatives that modernise financial governance and embed best practice.

Essential

  • ACA/ACCA/ICAEW qualified, with solid post-qualification experience in financial accounting, reporting, and audit.
  • Strong technical expertise in IFRS, FReM, Charities SORP, and UK tax legislation.
  • Proven experience leading statutory audits, managing complex reporting cycles, and delivering process improvements.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence at senior levels.

Desirable

  • Experience in change management or finance transformation projects.
  • Experience leading, mentoring, or developing a team.
  • Background in public sector or charity finance.
  • A proactive, improvement-focused mindset with high attention to detail.

What You’ll Receive

  • Free onsite parking
  • 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + 3-day Christmas shutdown
  • Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
  • Life assurance (4× salary)
  • Two paid volunteering days per year
  • 24/7 GP services
  • Professional development and funded training
  • Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
  • A supportive team that values your expertise and experience
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