Senior Accountant
CV-LibraryHertfordpermanentPosted: 9 July 2026
Apply NowA well-established and highly regarded business services group based near Hertford, Hertfordshire is looking to appoint a Qualified Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a genuinely varied role within a company that puts its people first — think supportive leadership, clear progression, and a culture that actually delivers on the employee-focused promise.
About the Role
If you're a qualified accountant with strong technical foundations and you're ready to make your next move count, this one is worth a closer look.
Responsibilities
Taking ownership of month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
Preparing statutory accounts, management accounts and financial reporting packs for senior stakeholders
Business partnering with internal teams and department heads — providing insight, challenge and commercial guidance
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis to drive better decision-making across the business
Managing balance sheet reconciliations, journals and accruals with confidence and precision
Liaising with external auditors and playing a lead role in year-end audit preparation
Contributing to process improvements, systems development and finance efficiency projects
Mentoring junior members of the finance team and helping shape their development Qualifications
ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified — fully qualified with a solid post-qualification track record Required Skills
Extensive experience gained within a business services, commercial or multi-entity environment
Strong technical accounting knowledge and confidence with UK GAAP / IFRS
Advanced Excel skills
A commercial mindset — someone who can look beyond the numbers and add strategic value
Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
Naturally organised, deadline-driven, and able to juggle competing priorities without dropping the ball
For immediate consideration apply with your CV or feel free to call for more details
About the Role
If you're a qualified accountant with strong technical foundations and you're ready to make your next move count, this one is worth a closer look.
Responsibilities
Taking ownership of month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
Preparing statutory accounts, management accounts and financial reporting packs for senior stakeholders
Business partnering with internal teams and department heads — providing insight, challenge and commercial guidance
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis to drive better decision-making across the business
Managing balance sheet reconciliations, journals and accruals with confidence and precision
Liaising with external auditors and playing a lead role in year-end audit preparation
Contributing to process improvements, systems development and finance efficiency projects
Mentoring junior members of the finance team and helping shape their development Qualifications
ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified — fully qualified with a solid post-qualification track record Required Skills
Extensive experience gained within a business services, commercial or multi-entity environment
Strong technical accounting knowledge and confidence with UK GAAP / IFRS
Advanced Excel skills
A commercial mindset — someone who can look beyond the numbers and add strategic value
Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
Naturally organised, deadline-driven, and able to juggle competing priorities without dropping the ball
For immediate consideration apply with your CV or feel free to call for more details