Senior Financial Accountant

Reed Finance are working with a FTSE
250 company in Central Bristol recruiting for a Senior Financial Accountant. This is a high-impact role within a well-established finance team, offering the opportunity to lead key reporting processes, manage a small team, and contribute to wider group strategy.

The Role Reporting to the Group Consolidation Manager, you will take ownership of reporting across a large and complex group structure, while playing a key role in driving efficiency and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, project management, and delivery of accounts across multiple entities (circa 350 entities, including audit requirements) Manage the year-end timetable and coordinate with internal teams and external auditors Review, prepare, and deliver high-quality statutory accounts in line with deadlines Identify opportunities to simplify the group structure, including winding up unnecessary entities Oversee intercompany balances and ensure accuracy and recoverability Maintain and improve ledgers and reporting processes Collaborate with tax, legal, and company secretariat teams on structural changes Contribute to finance transformation projects, including systems implementation Lead, develop, and support a small team Drive continuous improvement through process and systems enhancements About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) Strong experience in group reporting within a large, listed environment (IFRS) Proven ability to manage deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs under pressure Experience managing and developing a team Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to interpret complex issues Confident working with complex group structures Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)

Experience with finance systems such as Oracle or similar is advantageous What’s on Offer Discretionary annual bonus 25 days holiday  option to buy more Generous pension scheme Healthcare and wellbeing benefits Enhanced family leave Additional benefits including share schemes and discount platforms Why Apply? Opportunity to step into a leadership role within a FTSE
250 business Exposure to complex group reporting and strategic projects A collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and development