Senior Accountant
- Permanent
Slough, Berkshire
The details
We're supporting a well?established organisation seeking a Senior Accountant to join their central Finance team based in Slough. This role offers broad exposure across management accounting, statutory reporting and commercial finance for a major London portfolio.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll deliver accurate monthly accounts, maintain strong Balance Sheet control, support forecasting and budgeting, and partner closely with operational teams. You'll also contribute to statutory accounts, audit support, and project work across the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary
- Maintain the General Ledger and post journals (accruals, prepayments, fixed assets)
- Complete and review Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Maintain the Fixed Asset register and support capex reporting
- Prepare statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors
- Support accounting for acquisitions/disposals
- Build strong relationships across finance and operations
- Provide cover during busy periods and support ad?hoc analysis
What Success Looks Like
- Timely, accurate management and statutory accounts
- Clean, well?controlled Balance Sheets
- Strong cross?team collaboration
- Continuous process improvement
Candidate Profile
- ACA / ACCA qualified with 2+ years' PQE in management accounting
- Strong technical grounding and end?to?end accounts experience
- Excellent attention to detail and data interpretation skills
- Confident self?starter with strong Excel capability
- Effective communicator with finance and non?finance stakeholders
- Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
- Experience in forecasting/budgeting
A great opportunity to join a respected organisation, gain exposure to senior stakeholders, and broaden your technical and commercial experience within a collaborative finance team. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow your career, please get in touch with your CV for a confidential conversation.
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