Financial Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established company employing more than 600 people across several locations. Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, our client focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities.

Job Description

• Ensure the group's financial information remains accurate and compliant with accounting standards, company policies, and company processes.
• Support in the completion of financial tasks during the month-end, quarterly, and year-end reporting cycles e.g., closing the ledgers, running reports, updating records.
• Provide input into the production of monthly management reports and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring deadlines are met and discrepancies are resolved.
• Support in the preparation of the annual Budget for multiple business units, including liaising with budget holders and senior management.
• Lead on the annual group consolidation and support in the preparation of the annual group statutory accounts under IFRS.
• Lead in the preparation of annual statutory accounts for multiple group entities under IFRS, FRS 101, FRS 102, and Guernsey law.
• Support in the audit of the group entities, including liaising with external parties (e.g., auditors, tax agents, external consultants) and internal stakeholders (e.g., wider group finance, regional finance, and non-finance group departments).
• Support in the review and approval of daily payments and regular BACS runs, including banking administration support tasks.
• Support the process for completing annual returns e.g., corporation tax, partnership tax, group relief, HMRC returns as required.
• Act as a senior member of the finance team, providing coaching and development support to the Assistant Financial Accountant.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive improvements in group accounting processes, implementing new processes and supporting ad-hoc projects.

The Successful Applicant

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or equivalent.
• Proven experience with the preparation and review of financial statements.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to identify variances and unexpected results.
• Experience in a finance environment, particularly in completing complex reconciliations.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

What's on Offer

• An estimated salary range of £50,000-55,000 per annum plus a competitive package.
• Hybrid Working.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment in a company that values its employees.