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Interim Senior Financial Accountant

Reed
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3HH, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Our client is seeking a proactive Senior Financial Accountant for a six-month hybrid contract with two days in the office per week.
  • The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and a minimum of five years of senior accounting experience.
  • Key responsibilities include leading financial system design, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing financial reporting processes.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 per annum, with opportunities for team leadership and development.
  • Ideal candidates will have strong systems knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience with Business Central and SAP BOFC.

**Six Month Contract**Hybrid - 2 days office based**Great Team**Fantastic Environment**Growing Business**

OverviewOur client seeks a proactive Senior Financial Accountant to lead financial systems design, regulatory compliance, and direct taxation. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, supports system implementations, and drives process improvements.Key Responsibilities

Systems & Reporting

  • Lead financial system design and implementation, ensuring robust structures and compliance
  • Oversee testing plans and contribute to major system upgrades (e.g., TAPS, Nav to Business Central, SAP BOFC replacement).

Training & Documentation

  • Train finance and operational teams on complex processes.
  • Document key areas for HMRC readiness and source expert resources.

Leadership & Development

  • Set objectives with the FD and conduct regular 1:1s.
  • Support team development and provide cover for critical tasks.

Regulatory & Technical Expertise

  • Act as SME for direct taxation and regulatory changes (e.g., FRS 102, UK vs German GAAP).
  • Monitor and interpret legislative updates.

Policies & Procedures

  • Maintain financial policies (e.g., Fixed Asset, Bad Debt) aligned with best practices.

Regulatory Reporting

  • Manage ONS survey submissions beyond monthly revenue.

Qualifications & Experience

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with senior accounting experience.
  • Strong systems knowledge and process improvement skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Desirable

  • Experience with Business Central, SAP BOFC, UK/German GAAP.
  • Skilled in managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.