Senior Accountant

Nigel Wright Group

Posted 11 days ago, valid for 7 days

Preston, Lancashire PR41AH, England

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The company is seeking a Senior Accountant to transition from practice into a commercially focused role within a collaborative finance team.
Candidates should possess a strong understanding of financial control principles and be fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
This position requires experience in a control environment and a desire to engage in business partnering within the finance function.
The role offers a competitive salary, along with benefits such as a robust pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.
Applicants should ideally have experience or a willingness to work in a commercial role, with opportunities for growth and development available.

About the RoleAre you a qualified accountant looking to transition from practice into a dynamic, commercially focused role? We’re recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join a highly collaborative finance team, supporting governance and financial control across multiple business units. This is an ideal role for a first-time mover from practice, offering exposure to business partnering and stakeholder engagement.Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior colleagues to interpret and present financial governance and control information to key stakeholders.
Work with business and functional teams to address process issues and improve end-to-end controls.
Provide insights and guidance on first-line control activities to enhance business decision-making.
Partner with teams across the business to embed financial control frameworks and ensure best practices are followed.
Support the finance governance team by contributing insights and participating in key business reviews.

Your Skills and Experience

Strong understanding of financial control principles, with experience in a control environment.
Ability to build relationships and provide valuable insights to leaders and teams across the business.
Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
Experience in or a desire to work in a commercial, business-partnering role within the finance function.

Why apply?

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include a robust pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and access to flexible working arrangements. This role offers significant opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical skills in a role that directly impacts our business operations. You’ll be a key link between finance and the wider business, with the chance to broaden your experience in a commercial setting.

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