Job Posting End Date: August 06 **Who are we?** We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive. **The role** **What will you be doing?** Senior Financial Accountant Hybrid - Dorking 3 days a week (Flex to use London office one day per week) We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This is a hands-on accounting role with a focus on managing the period-end close process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data and supporting senior stakeholders with high-quality financial insight. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider business to consolidate and interpret financial information, you will also play a key role in supporting and coaching part-qualified team members. **What will you bring?** **Key Responsibilities:** + Leading and coordinating the monthly and quarterly close processes across multiple accounting bases. + Preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. + Consolidating financial data and preparing clear, concise summaries for senior management. + Supporting the delivery of audit requirements and maintaining robust financial controls. + Coaching and mentoring junior team members to build capability and ensure high standards. + Identifying opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes. **About you:** + Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT or equivalent) with several years post-qualification experience. + Strong technical accounting skills and a solid understanding of period-end processes. + Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. + Confident communicator, able to present complex financial information clearly to senior stakeholders. + Collaborative team player + Experience in financial services is beneficial but not essential \#LI-JM1 **Why join us?** At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life. We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to careers@unum.co.uk . Company: Unum UK