Financial Reporting Accountant (13 month FTC)

Are you a qualified finance professional (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong background in statutory reporting and financial controls? This is your chance to lead a financial reporting team within a purpose-driven organisation that’s making a real difference.

The Role:

As Senior Financial Accountant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring compliance, governance, and operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the year-end accounting process to produce statutory and consolidated financial statements.
• Acting as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors, ensuring all audit requirements are met.
• Managing monthly balance sheet reviews, analytical reporting, and developing robust controls and processes.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns, corporation tax declarations, and other statutory submissions.
• Providing technical expertise on accounting, VAT, and tax matters while supporting process improvements.
• Producing short- and long-term cash flow forecasts to inform investment decisions.
• Contributing to strategic finance projects and deputising for the Financial Controller when required.

What We’re Looking For:

Professional Qualification: ACA/ACCA/CIMA essential.
Experience: Proven track record in statutory reporting, financial analysis, and working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK GAAP, VAT regulations, and financial systems.
Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities with advanced Excel skills.
Attributes: A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, mission-driven organisation where your expertise will directly contribute to its success. You’ll have the chance to lead a talented team, drive process improvements, and take ownership of critical financial operations.

Other Information:

• Generous benefits are on offer, including an enhanced pension scheme, cash allowance etc…
• Hybrid working options, will be office based c.2 days per week.
• 35 hour working week.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates