Financial Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm seeks a Chartered Accountant to manage financial reporting and compliance tasks. This role involves collaboration across finance teams, detailed attention to financial statements, and provides excellent professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant qualification desirable.
• Strong IT skills with MS Excel proficiency required.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, audits, and tax support for the Group Financial Controller.
• Ownership of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Collaborate with Group Finance team for internal and external service delivery.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Chartered Accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

• Fantastic opportunity for a first time mover.
• First class development and mentoring for the successful candidate.

About Our Client

This organisation is a leading professional services firm. With locations across the UK as well as operating in a number of international markets.

Job Description

• Preparation of the financial statements including year-end reporting and audit and tax support to the Group Financial Controller
• Complete a full set of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, identifying any issues and implementing changes to ensure issues are resolved
• Ownership of the Fixed Asset Register, including depreciation postings and resolution of capital issues
• Complete the quarterly VAT return
• Prepare the Luxembourg branch GAAP accounts including tax support and other regulatory reporting
• Complete the quarterly and annual VAT return for the Luxembourg branch
• Ownership of the payment and reconciliation process for the Luxembourg branch payroll
• Assist with the Financial Accounting for other Group entities as and when required, with oversight from the Group Financial Controller
• Contribute to overall governance, regulatory and administrative requirements
• Work collaboratively with the Group Finance Director, Group Finance team members and other group functions to support the firm and business in the delivery of high quality internal and external service.

The Successful Applicant

• Chartered Accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Strong IT skills - MS Excel (e.g. Pivot tables, Vlookup and charts), Word and other reporting tools
• Exemplary attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Experience of working to tight, statutory deadlines
• Taxation experience (desirable)
• Ability to demonstrate professional integrity
• An effective team member, productive with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills; willingness to listen to others and challenge constructively
• Knowledge and experience of business / finance procedures.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum plus package
• True hybrid working
• Excellent progression and development opportunities
• A supportive company culture that fosters professional growth.