Financial Accountant

COREcruitment; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Financial Accountant, Facility Management, UK wide (remote role with national travel), Up to £45,000

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing facility management company seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join their finance team.This position offers significant learning and development opportunities within a fast-paced environment that supports business expansion and integration of newly acquired sites.

As part of a dynamic finance function, you will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations, supporting both statutory compliance and commercial decision-making.

The Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career progression opportunities in a growing organisation
• Comprehensive financial systems training
• Exposure to a broad range of financial processes
• Flexible working arrangements
• A chance to help shape the finance function during a key growth phase

Key Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting tasks across UK-based group entities, including:
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Journal entries and reclassifications
  • Accruals, prepayments, and corrections
  • Month-end and year-end close processes
  • Managing accounts payable and receivable
  • Maintaining fixed asset registers
  • VAT reconciliations
  • Bank reconciliations for all company accounts
  • Supporting financial analysis and reporting
• Coordinate and review group payroll across all UK entities
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS
• Support the streamlining of accounting processes across newly integrated business units
• Liaise with third-party vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution
• Provide documentation for external audits
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and tasks as directed by senior finance leadership

Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience with statutory financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Strong ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
• High attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders
• Positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to travel nationally as needed

Desirable:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or part-qualified)
• Experience using SAGE Intacct
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Prior experience in the facility management sector