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Senior Accountant

Orka Financial
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Orka Financial is seeking a Senior Accountant for a growing team in Reading with a salary of £40,000 to £50,000.
  • The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar accounting role and be an ACCA/CIMA studier.
  • Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day accounting tasks, preparing management accounts, and submitting VAT returns.
  • The role offers a hybrid working model and provides opportunities for mentoring junior team members.
  • Candidates should be comfortable working independently and collaboratively, with strong skills in Microsoft Office and accounting systems like Xero.

Orka Financial is recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join their clients expanding team in Reading. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further their career in a dynamic, client-focused environment. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, eager to learn, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team.

(ACCA/CIMA study support - hybrid working model)

Key Responsibilities:
  • Managing day-to-day accounting tasks.

  • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations across all nominal accounts.

  • Prepare and post journals in line with financial reporting requirements.

  • Finalise management accounts, including preparing insightful commentary for internal and client review.

  • Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC regulations.

  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements for corporate entities, LLPs, and consolidated groups.

  • Complete FCA regulatory returns accurately and on time.

  • Act as a liaison with external auditors and manage the upload of required documents to various systems.

  • Communicate regularly with clients through virtual meetings and face-to-face interactions.

  • Mentor and support junior team members.

  • Collaborate closely with your Client Services Manager, with additional support from a collaborative and experienced team.

  • Handle ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed to support team and client requirements.

Skills & Experience Required:
  • 2 years’ experience in a similar accounting role.

  • ACCA/CIMA studier
  • Confident in preparing management accounts independently.

  • Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

  • Accounting systems such as Xero.

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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.