Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant (Tax Specialist)
Bracknell | £70,000 - £75,000 + Benefits | Office Based

Are you a qualified accountant looking for a role that combines technical accounting, tax, business partnering and international exposure?

We are recruiting for a highly visible Senior Financial Accountant position with a successful international organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys getting into the detail whilst also influencing business decisions and driving process improvements.

Working as part of a collaborative international finance team, you will take ownership of financial reporting and tax compliance activities across multiple European entities. This is a hands-on role where you will have significant responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations, supporting strategic projects and acting as a key finance contact across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading monthly and quarterly financial reporting activities
Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
Supporting year-end accounts and audit processes
Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting
Driving finance process improvements and reporting efficiencies
Managing VAT, PAYE and corporate tax compliance requirements
Advising on tax implications of business decisions and projects
Managing relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and authorities
Leading transfer pricing calculations and documentation
Contributing to business change and finance transformation initiatives

About You

We're keen to speak with technically strong accountants who enjoy a varied role and want exposure across both financial accounting and tax.

You will ideally have:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
Strong financial accounting experience within a complex business environment
Exposure to UK tax compliance, corporation tax, VAT or transfer pricing
Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP system experience
Excellent attention to detail and analytical capability
A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently
Strong communication skills and the confidence to work across international teams
Why Apply?

High-profile role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders
Broad mix of technical accounting, tax and commercial responsibility
International scope and visibility across European operations
Opportunity to influence and improve finance processes
Stable, growing organisation with an ambitious agenda
Competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000 plus benefits

Applicants should be able to commute to Bracknell on a daily basis and ideally be available to start within one month's notice.

If you're looking for a technically challenging role that offers variety, ownership and genuine career development, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do now

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