Senior Accountant

Downey Osborne is excited to be partnering with a client-focused finance function to recruit a Senior Accountant. This is a hands‑on role offering variety, challenge, and the opportunity to take ownership of complex accounting work.

• Bonus
• Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Private Medical & Dental

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting skills and reporting expertise
• Comfortable preparing and reviewing detailed accounts
• Experience managing multiple portfolios or projects
• Skilled in mentoring or supervising junior colleagues
• Self‑motivated, organised, and effective in a remote environment
• Excellent communication skills and adaptable to changing priorities

• Prepare, review, and provide insight on complex accounts
• Maintain robust controls, policies, and reporting standards
• Support and guide junior colleagues, acting as a senior presence

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting processes and reconciliations
• Manage ad‑hoc projects and client‑focused assignments
• Contribute to improvements in workflows, processes, and reporting
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as needed

• Assist with special projects or new system rollouts
• Offer guidance on proposals, compliance, and process enhancements

• Lose sight of the bigger picture behind the numbers
• Reply‑all to the company‑wide email by accident… again