Senior Financial Accountant; Temporary

Position: Senior Financial Accountant (Temporary)
CMA is representing an established and values-driven organisation is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join its central finance team. This is a key appointment within a supportive environment, offering genuine variety and the chance to lead meaningful tax and finance projects within a complex, multi-entity structure.

What will the Senior Financial Accountant role involve?

Take ownership of all tax compliance, including VAT (partial exemption and capital goods adjustments), Corporation Tax and overseas GST returns
Provide expert tax input on new projects, funding bids and strategic initiatives to ensure compliance and identify efficiencies.
Support employment tax compliance and benefit reporting in partnership with HR and external advisors.
Assist with statutory accounts preparation and financial reporting developments under FRS 102.
Lead finance improvement and reporting projects, enhancing control and process efficiency.
Suitable Candidate for the Senior Financial Accountant vacancy:

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or tax professional (CTA, AIIT or similar).
Strong technical expertise in VAT (including partial exemption) and corporation tax.
Confident working autonomously across departments and liaising with external advisors.
Proven ability to analyse complex data and communicate clearly to non-finance colleagues.
A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and accuracy.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Senior Financial Accountant:

Hybrid working policy
35 days’ annual leave + BH
Contributory pension scheme
Free wellbeing events and access to on-site exercise facilities
Discounts at retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues
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