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Senior Finance Accountant
Jobs for HumanitySenior Finance Accountant responsible for high-quality financial accounting and tax compliance. Leading tax-related matters and maintaining audit readiness at Great British Energy - Nuclear.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and UK tax compliance, with a strong focus on governance and audit readiness in a public sector environment. Proven ability to prepare statutory accounts in accordance with IFRS and manage tax compliance activities effectively.
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Financial AccountingUK Tax ComplianceStatutory ReportingAudit ManagementQualified Accountant
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Hard Skills
Statutory Accounts PreparationMonth-End Close ProcessesJournals and ReconciliationsIFRS ComplianceVAT ComplianceCorporation Tax KnowledgeFinancial ReportingTax AdviceGovernance StandardsRisk Management
Soft Skills
Collaborative ApproachProactive MindsetAccountabilityCommitment to Ethical PracticeContinuous Improvement
Certifications & Qualifications
CIMAACAACCACIPFACTA
Industry Keywords
Public SectorRegulatory ComplianceAudit ReadinessHMRC RegulationsFinancial Control Framework
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Delivering high-quality financial accounting, statutory reporting, and tax compliance across the organisation.
- Lead on tax-related matters, ensuring compliance with all relevant UK legislation (including Corporation Tax, VAT, and employment taxes).
- Support the wider financial control and reporting framework.
- Maintain robust governance, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance within a public sector environment.
- Prepare statutory accounts (both single entity and consolidated accounts) in accordance with IFRS.
- Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Lead on all tax compliance activities, including compliance with HMRC regulations and managing correspondence with tax authorities.
- Provide technical tax advice across the organisation, including VAT treatment of transactions and projects.
- Strengthen financial processes to reduce risk and improve audit outcomes.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting.
- Demonstrable experience in UK tax compliance (VAT essential; Corporation Tax desirable).
- Experience working in a regulated or public sector environment is advantageous.
- Proven track record of working with auditors and managing audit processes.
- Experience of producing monthly and analysed financial accounts and reports.
- Collaborative and proactive approach to working with stakeholders.
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
- Commitment to high standards of governance and ethical practice.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA) or equivalent.
- Additional tax qualification (e.g., CTA) or significant tax experience is highly desirable.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Inclusive workplace
- Support for application adjustments