Financial Reporting Accountant; FTC

Financial Reporting Accountant (13 month FTC)

Are you a qualified finance professional (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong background in statutory reporting and financial controls? This is your chance to lead a financial reporting team within a purpose‑driven organisation that’s making a real difference.

The Role:

As Senior Financial Accountant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring compliance, governance, and operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the year‑end accounting process to produce statutory and consolidated financial statements.
• Acting as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors, ensuring all audit requirements are met.
• Managing monthly balance sheet reviews, analytical reporting, and developing robust controls and processes.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns, corporation tax declarations, and other statutory submissions.
• Providing technical expertise on accounting, VAT, and tax matters while supporting process improvements.
• Producing short‑ and long‑term cash flow forecasts to inform investment decisions.
• Contributing to strategic finance projects and deputising for the Financial Controller when required.

What We’re Looking For:

Professional

Qualification:

ACA/ACCA/CIMA essential.
Experience: Proven track record in statutory reporting, financial analysis, and working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK GAAP, VAT regulations, and financial systems.
Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities with advanced Excel skills.
Attributes: A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, mission‑driven organisation where your expertise will directly contribute to its success. You’ll have the chance to lead a talented team, drive process improvements, and take ownership of critical financial operations.

Other Information:

• Generous benefits are on offer, including an enhanced pension scheme, cash allowance etc…
• Hybrid working options, will be office based c.2 days per week.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type:
Temporary Interim Management
Specialism:
Accountancy & Finance
Focus:
Accountant
Salary:
Up to £60,000 per annum + generous benefits + flexible working
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management

Location:

Reading