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Senior Financial Accountant

Birmingham Permanent £55,000 - £62,000 per year View Job Description
This Senior Financial Accountant role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to an established accounting team within the manufacturing industry. Based in Birmingham, this position focuses on delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting key business functions.
  • Shape and contribute to the future of the finance transformation agenda.
  • First class global brand with a people focussed culture.

About Our Client

This is a permanent position within a well-established and respected organisation. The company is a global brand and is known for its commitment to innovation and excellence in its field.

Job Description

  • Responsible for period-end close activities and accounting under FRS101 andIFRS
    • Ensure book-keeping journals are appropriately reviewed and posted within the month-end closing timetable.
    • Ensure completion and submission of required financial information for Group reporting purposes under IFRS.
    • Ensure appropriate reviews are performed on the prepared accounting schedules and supporting documentation used for month-end processing.
    • Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are prepared and reviewed timely.
    • Evaluate, develop, improve, and maintain appropriate control framework for accurate financial reporting.
    • Evaluate, develop, improve, and maintain procedures for increasing efficiency with a mindset of continuous improvement.
    • Prepare annual statutory accounts under FRS101.
    • Being the primary contact for external and internal audits.
  • Responsible for the transactional accounting/finance activities
  • Responsible for forecasting, monitoring, and managing the company's free-cash-flow and working capital position. Prepare relevant cash-flow analysis for Group functions.
  • Responsible for lease accounting under IFRS 16
  • Collate and prepare (liaising with professional advisers where necessary) applicable tax returns and filings ready for the UK&I Financial Controller to review and approve.

The Successful Applicant

  • Chartered or Certified Accountancy Qualification: CA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA
  • Proven academics: Degree qualified or equivalent
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Sound understanding of best-in-class financial control environment requirements
  • Excellent knowledge of UK VAT rules and filing requirements
  • Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Competent in problem solving, planning and decision making
  • Proficient in all MS Office applications.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary in the range of £55,000 to £62,000 per annum.
  • Excellent benefits and hybrid working
  • Fantastic progression opportunities.
  • Collaborative working environment.
Contact
Louise Edwards
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6782059
Phone number
+44 121 634 6920

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Louise Edwards
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6920
Job reference
JN-072025-6782059