Financial Accountant

Michael Page; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,535 - 50,765; Full time

Job summary

Not-for-profit organisation in Birmingham seeks a Financial Accountant to support financial processes and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with charity accounting standards. You will collaborate with budget holders and operational teams to provide financial advice and drive improvements.

The role covers month-end close, VAT returns, treasury support, and staff coaching within a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• A professional qualification in accounting or finance or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial management tools.
• Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts, journals and reconciliations.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes and maintain balance sheet control accounts.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and assist with audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Professional qualification in accounting or finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

This Financial Accountant role in Birmingham is all about keeping things running smoothly by managing financial processes and ensuring accuracy in reporting. You'll play a key part in supporting the not-for-profit organisation's goals through effective financial management.

Client Details

This not-for-profit organisation is based in Birmingham and operates within the accounting and finance sector.

Description

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Support the Management Accountant in the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts, journals, and supporting reconciliations.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes and maintain key balance sheet and control accounts.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and provide information for internal and external audits.

Banking & Reconciliations

• Complete and review bank reconciliations, resolving reconciling items promptly.
• Monitor cash flow and support treasury activities as required.

VAT & Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements.
• Ensure compliance with charity accounting regulations, accounting standards, internal controls, and financial policies.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain the integrity of financial systems and data.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, systems, and reporting.

Team Management

• Responsible for line management, coaching and development of direct reports.
• Review work, provide training, and foster a collaborative and high-performing finance team

Stakeholder Support

• Build effective relationships with budget holders and operational teams, providing financial advice and support.
• Respond to finance queries and contribute to finance business partnering across the organisation.

Profile

A successful Financial Accountant should have:

• A professional qualification in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial management tools.
• Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate financial information clearly.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £41,535 to £50,765, dependent on the level of experience.
• Long-term fixed contract offering stability.