Senior Financial Accountant

Birmingham Permanent £60,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
A Senior Financial Accountant is required for a pivotal role within an esteemed firm in the professional services sector. The role is based in Birmingham and will involve overseeing the financial accounting operations of the department.
  • Join a dynamic and market leading finance team.
  • Newly created position due to growth across the business.

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation operating in the professional services field. With a reputation for excellence, the business prides itself on delivering top-notch services to its clients and providing an engaging environment for its employee

Job Description

  • Financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards
  • Supporting the Head of Financial Reporting in delivery the team's reporting requirements including the half year and annual financial statements and monthly Group consolidation
  • Support with the external (and any internal) audit process
  • Month end responsibilities including nominal journals, reconciliation of balance sheet and intercompany accounts, production of the P&L and balance sheet with GAP and budget variance analysis
  • Support the Head of Financial Reporting with the preparation and submission of Group VAT and Corporation Tax returns, maintenance of group arrangements, and be a point of contact for external advisers
  • Undertake detailed nominal transaction review
  • Preparing ad-hoc reports for stakeholders
  • Continuously review processes ensuring compliance and efficiency

The Successful Applicant

  • ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent qualified with at least 2/3 years of post-qualification experience
  • Experience gained in a top 20 accountancy practice or in a professional services environment highly desirable
  • Up to date technical knowledge of accounting standards, both IFRS and UK GAAP
  • Ability to effectively communicate and engage with all levels of the organisation
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft office applications, including Excel
  • Ability to manage multiple competing workstreams and work effectively in a deadline intensive environment.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and excellent benefits
  • Hybrid working
  • Genuine progression opportunities in a growing business.
Contact
Louise Edwards
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6726287
Phone number
+44 121 634 6920

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Business Services
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Louise Edwards
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6920
Job reference
JN-042025-6726287