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Senior Financial Accountant

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~~Robert Walters – Senior Financial Accountant – Permanent – Hybrid – Northampton – £60,000 per annum~~ Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to provide high‑quality financial reporting and technical accounting expertise at a group level. This is a key role within the finance function, offering exposure to complex accounting matters, senior stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision‑making within a progressive and supportive organisation.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Financial Accountant:

  • Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial statements
  • Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management and key stakeholders
  • Maintain oversight of the group general ledger, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and strong financial control
  • Manage month-end and year-end close processes
  • Own group consolidation and reporting processes
  • Provide technical accounting support on complex transactions
  • Support the maintenance of robust internal controls, accounting policies, and governance frameworks
  • Act as a key contact for external auditors, coordinating audits and preparing supporting documentation
  • Partner with finance teams across the group to ensure consistency in accounting practices and continuous process improvement
  • Provide guidance and support to junior finance colleagues, contributing to knowledge sharing and team development

Key essentials of the Senior Financial Accountant:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Strong technical financial accounting background
  • Demonstrable experience in group consolidations and statutory reporting
  • Advanced Excel skills

At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Group Accountant

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Northampton

Job Reference: 79CY9M-E3677611

Date posted: 7 May 2026

Consultant: Beatriz Fernandez-Conde Catala N

beatriz.conde@robertwalters.com

Beatriz Fernandez-Conde Catala N

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