Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant

• Location: Peterborough (hybrid – minimum one day per month onsite)
• Duration: Permanent
• Annual Salary £58,633 + £6,799 car allowance
• Hours: Full time - Monday to Friday

An established organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to play a key role in shaping financial policy, enhancing financial governance, and driving improvements across statutory reporting, tax compliance, and technical accounting.

This is a high‑profile role at the centre of financial control and assurance, ideal for someone who enjoys leading on complex financial matters, improving processes, and influencing senior stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the production of accurate, timely statutory accounts to the highest standards.
• Oversee tax compliance and ensure the organisation remains fully compliant and optimally positioned.
• Drive improvements to financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Maintain strong balance‑sheet integrity through rigorous reconciliations and asset management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure high‑quality financial data.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and government bodies.
• Provide expert advice on VAT, technical accounting, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage and develop a small finance team, supporting capability and confidence.
• Interpret regulatory changes and advise on financial implications.
• Lead transformation projects that modernise and strengthen financial governance.

About You

• ACA/ACCA/ICAEW qualified with strong post‑qualification experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and audit.
• Deep technical expertise across IFRS, FReM, Charities SORP, and UK tax legislation.
• Proven experience leading complex audits and reporting cycles.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

The role offers a strong benefits package including free onsite parking, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and an additional three‑day Christmas shutdown, a generous pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution, life assurance at four times salary, and two paid volunteering days per year. You’ll also have access to 24/7 GP services, funded training and professional qualifications, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a workplace culture that values collaboration, respect, and professional growth.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.