Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant being hired for global business in Berkshire!

£70,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Hybrid Working (2 days in the office)

Stanton House is thrilled to be partnering with a dynamic, globally expanding organisation consistently recognised as one of the world’s best workplaces and a champion of diversity. We're on the lookout for a talented Senior Financial Accountant to join a high-performing UK Finance team. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with colleagues across Europe to drive high-quality financial and statutory reporting. You’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring compliance with key accounting standards, leading activities such as month-end close, tax compliance, and statutory financial statements. Beyond the core responsibilities, you’ll also have the chance to get involved in commercial projects, gaining exposure beyond finance and making a real impact across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance function committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead high-quality financial reporting, accounting, and tax compliance in the UK.
• Engage with senior stakeholders on reporting and compliance.
• Review income statements, balance sheets, and key reconciliations.
• Oversee statutory financial statements across multiple entities in collaboration with the European finance centre.
• Lead local impairment assessments and provide technical accounting support (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting).
• Manage UK revenue recognition areas.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal/external accounting advisors.
• Lead internal and external audit processes and act as a key escalation point.

What we're looking for

• Background in audit, preferably trained at a Big Four accounting firm
• Proven industry experience in a Financial Accounting role
• Experience leading and delivering UK statutory accounts and tax compliance activities
• Experience with US-listed companies highly desirable, ideally with exposure to matrix organisations
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proactive and collaborative approach; takes pride in delivering high-quality accounting for the UK entity
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with key stakeholders
• Attention to detail – takes pride in their work and delivers exceptional quality

Due to high volumes of applications, we will not be able to respond to respond to every unsuccessful applicant with feedback.