Senior Finance Accountant

Location: Bingham

Senior Finance Accountant

Bingham, Nottinghamshire Full-Time position, Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:30 in the office in Bingham.

Salary £30,000-£40,000

The Opportunity

I am working with a long-standing client to recruit a Senior Finance Accountant. Based just to the west of Nottingham, they provide a wide range of business services including Security Solutions, Facilities Management, IT, Media, Data and Tele-Communications, and Recruitment functions We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior Finance Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This is a fast-paced role with high KPIs and expectations for accuracy, efficiency, and initiative from day one.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company’s financial operations, delivering high-quality reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making. You must have proven experience using Quick Books and be confident in taking ownership of financial processes without the need for extensive training. If you are a self-starter who thrives under pressure and can hit the ground running, we want to hear from you.

This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who is looking to develop their career (and salary) into head of department and director roles as the company continues to expand.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Manage and oversee the daily financial operations of the business

* Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports

* Maintain and reconcile the general ledger

* Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions

* Complete bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data

* Manage VAT returns and other statutory compliance requirements

* Use Quick Books to process transactions, produce reports, and manage budgets

* Support cash flow forecasting and budgeting processes

* Ensure all financial records meet legal and regulatory requirements

* Work closely with senior management to provide financial insights and recommendations

* Monitor and meet high performance targets and KPIs

About You

* Proven experience in a Senior Finance / Accountant role

* Advanced Quick Books knowledge is essential

* Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and statutory compliance

* Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy

* Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision

* Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach

* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

We do try to reply to each application personally, however as you can appreciate, we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle and it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.

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