Senior accounts Work, Jobs in Colchester, Eng (with Salaries)

Senior Financial Accountant (FTC until February 2028)
Penguin Books Limited —Colchester
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
8d
Senior Account Manager
BrandArt Ltd —Colchester
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Sales
- Salesforce
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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8d
General Manager (Facilities Management)
Cygnet —Colchester
- £61,261 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
1d
Accounts Payable Manager
Wernick Group Limited —Wickford
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Finance Director
SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED —Woodbridge
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
2d
Senior Account Manager - Home Counties / London
Yell Ltd —Colchester
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
3d
Aveda Account Manager Fenwick Colchester 30 Hours
Estee Lauder —Colchester
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
Senior Accountant
TC-Group —Colchester
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Account Manager
BrandArt Ltd —Colchester
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Sales
- Customer service
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
9d
General Administrator and PA to Director
Brookhouse —Colchester
- £24,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Quick apply
Senior Finance Business Partner
BUUK Infrastructure —Bury St. Edmunds
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Accounting
Business Development Manager - High Net Worth
Hiscox —Colchester
- Full-time
- Business development
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
1d
Deputy Section 151 Officer
Colchester City Council —Colchester
- Up to £85,000 a year
- Full-time
Senior Client Support
Scrutton Bland —Colchester
- Hybrid work
- Accounting
- Mentoring
- QuickBooks
Quick apply
3d
Player Safety Analyst - Online iGaming
Onyx Gaming —Colchester
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Accounts Senior
Thompson Reid —Tiptree
Project Budget & Reporting officer
Mitie —Chelmsford
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Organisational skills
4d
Senior Accountant (Client Portfolio) - Essex
The Obsessed Group —Writtle
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Part-time
- IT
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Annual leave
Quick apply
4d
Senior Finance Assistant
Fleximize Ltd —Ipswich
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial services
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
2d
SEO Manager
echelon media —Tiptree
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- JavaScript
- Mentoring

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Senior Financial Accountant (FTC until February 2028)

Penguin Books Limited -
Colchester

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£50,000 - £55,000 a year
8 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Accounting
Organisational skills
IT
Communication skills
Tax experience

Full job description

Are you an experienced Accountant looking for a role where you can lead, innovate, and drive efficiency? Do you excel in financial reporting and enjoy working on key strategic projects? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Bertelsmann Global Business Services (BGBS) team based in Frating, Colchester on a fixed term basis until February 2028.

BGBS is an accounting shared service centre established in 2018 to provide accounting functions for Bertelsmann group companies in the UK. Comprising of a team of over 50 and based at the Penguin Random House distribution centre on the outskirts of Colchester, the group companies served by BGBS include Penguin Random House, Dorling Kindersley, BMG, Arvato SCM and Little Tiger. The services provided by BGBS include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking and General Accounting (general ledger, fixed assets, tax, financial reporting etc.).

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to spearhead our monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting obligations for BGBS Customers. In this critical role, you will lead strategic projects with the support of the General Accounting Manager and Head of General Accounting, utilizing your expertise to enhance our financial processes and ensure robust reporting.

Key responsibilities:

Take ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting requirements, including journal postings in SAP with minimal support.
Assist in the preparation, filing, and completion of local Statutory Accounts and group reporting.
Perform reconciliations of debtor/creditor balances and profit and loss intercompany trading for multiple entities.
Produce and investigate balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
Provide timely information and responses to Bertelsmann group's tax consultants and auditors during half-year and year-end audits.
Ensure the correct application of group accounting policies and maintain strong controls, compliance, and governance.
Lead strategic projects, such as the implementation of new systems, to enhance our financial processes.
Depending on the team structure, manage and develop junior team members, potentially line managing one to two individuals.

What you’ll bring

Essential criteria:

Qualified Accountant with one of the UK CCAB chartered professional bodies.
Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
Proficiency in IT systems, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Strong understanding of key accounting concepts and general reporting requirements.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
Effective communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders.
Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

Preferred criteria:

Previous experience in audit & assurance would be desirable

Application instructions

Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Sunday 28th June.

Please ensure you include a cover letter, as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements. Typically, we expect the cover letter to be no more than one or two pages in length.

Use of AI tools

Here at BGBS, we believe in the power of authenticity and human creativity. When you apply for a position, we want to encourage you to showcase your unique voice. Throughout our recruitment process, please share your own thoughts, experiences, and skills. This helps us get a true sense of who you are and what you might bring to our team.

We celebrate creativity and diverse perspectives, so please be yourself! While we recognise AI tools can be helpful, we recommend using them thoughtfully to ensure your responses reflect you.

Salary

£50,000 - £55,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.

Hybrid working

While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we currently expect that you will attend the office, based in Colchester, 2 days a week.

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