Senior Accountant – Operational Focus

About the role

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the day‑to‑day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with established financial procedures. The role focuses on tactical execution of financial tasks and delivering reliable financial data to support business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure timely recording of all transactions, including sales, purchases, payroll and expenses.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring prompt supplier payments and customer collections.
• Oversee payroll processing, calculating salaries, deductions and ensuring timely employee payments.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations to keep the company’s books accurate.
• Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes, preparing journal entries, accruals and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare detailed monthly management accounts, highlighting operational performance.
• Conduct cost accounting, track direct and indirect project costs, calculate job costing and analyse variances.
• Maintain the fixed‑asset register and calculate depreciation for machinery, vehicles and equipment.
• Prepare and file tax returns (VAT, PAYE, corporate tax) and support strategic tax planning.
• Implement internal controls, support internal and external audits, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor daily cash flow and assist with short‑term cash‑flow forecasting.
• Identify and implement process improvements in accounting systems and documentation.
• Supervise junior accounting staff and provide financial support to operational departments.