Senior Accountant

Orka Financial is recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join their clients expanding team in Reading. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further their career in a dynamic, client-focused environment. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, eager to learn, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team.

(ACCA/CIMA study support - hybrid working model)

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations across all nominal accounts.
• Prepare and post journals in line with financial reporting requirements.
• Finalise management accounts, including preparing insightful commentary for internal and client review.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements for corporate entities, LLPs, and consolidated groups.
• Complete FCA regulatory returns accurately and on time.
• Act as a liaison with external auditors and manage the upload of required documents to various systems.
• Communicate regularly with clients through virtual meetings and face-to-face interactions.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Collaborate closely with your Client Services Manager, with additional support from a collaborative and experienced team.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed to support team and client requirements.

Skills & Experience

• 2 years’ experience in a similar accounting role.
• ACCA/CIMA studier
• Confident in preparing management accounts independently.
• Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Accounting systems such as Xero.

Please contact alison@orkafinancial.com or call 07708 912000