Senior Accountant

Description We re seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team on a fixed-term contract, with a strong opportunity to transition into a permanent position. Based at our modern Schroders Campus in Horsham, this role plays a key part in managing statutory accounting, financial reporting, and supporting strategic business projects across the group. You ll work closely with our Group Finance, Tax, and Company Secretariat teams to ensure Benchmark meets its reporting, compliance, and regulatory obligations efficiently and on time. What you''ll do Preparation of financial statements in compliance with UK-Adopted International Accounting Standards and UK GAAP. Lead the annual external audit process, ensuring audited accounts are delivered within regulatory deadlines. Support the Group Tax team to ensure the timely completion and submission of all tax returns (VAT, Corporation Tax, PSA, P11Ds). Liaise with Schroders plc on regular and ad-hoc financial reporting requirements. Contribute to group-level accounting projects, including system implementations and process improvements. Manage financial integration, monitoring, and reporting for acquired companies and businesses. Collaborate with the Company Secretary on liquidations of surplus entities. Support corporate budgeting and forecasting activities. Assist with reviews of appointed representatives and related financial arrangements. The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need Qualified ..... full job details .....