Senior Accountant

“Senior - adjective - of or for more experienced people."
 
Sheridan Maine is delighted to partner with a dynamic and growing business services organisation based in Shoreditch, seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take on a key role within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
 
Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant will include:

• Oversee the preparation of management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Assist in financial due diligence and analysis for business growth activities, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with IFRS and local GAAP standards, including intercompany reconciliations and adjustments.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, providing insightful financial analysis and variance commentary.
• Manage financial reporting for multiple entities, ensuring consistency with group accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiencies.
• Monitor cash flow to ensure financial stability and perform variance analysis to support business decision-making.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting systems.
• Mentor and oversee junior finance team members, fostering a high-performance finance function.

 
The successful Senior Accountant:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sage) and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

 
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a forward-thinking organisation and make an impact in a strategic finance role.
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.