Financial Accountant

Page Personnel; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the leisure industry seeks a qualified accountant to prepare group financial reports and management accounts. The role involves liaising with auditors, implementing new accounting standards, and providing financial expertise. This position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career growth, and is focused on excellence and innovation within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

2 days a week in office

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Qualified accountant with a practice background (ACA preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of accounting standards, especially IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of group financial reports.
• Consolidation of business units and preparing monthly management accounts.
• Liaising with auditors and preparation of year-end statutory accounts.

Skills

Strong IT capability

Ability to communicate effectively

Adaptability

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Qualified accountant (ACA preferred)

Job description

This company is a well-established organisation within the leisure industry, known for its strong presence and commitment to operational excellence.

Job Description

• Preparation and delivery of group financial reports to parent company on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and being a key point of contact for queries.
• Consolidation of business units and preparing monthly management accounts
• Liaising with auditors on an interim and year end basis, and preparation of year end statutory accounts
• Playing a key role in the implementation of new accounting standards
• Being a key source of financial reporting 'expertise' for the business, and supporting the operational finance teams with any specific queries
• Supporting the Group Reporting Manager with ad hoc projects and requests (e.g., annual impairment review and M&A activity)
• Working to develop and maintain a robust set of financial controls, and drive process improvement initiatives and reporting enhancements
• Preparation of ad hoc external returns such as Office for National Statistics returns
• Ensuring the integrity of the ledgers in relation to the company structure, and chart of accounts management
• Support with day-to-day requests from the Chief Financial Officer and/or Group Financial Controller

The Successful Applicant

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Qualified accountant with a practice background (ACA preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of accounting standards, in particular IFRS
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline intensive environment
• Willingness to adapt to constantly changing business requirements
• Highly professional, with an ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation
• Strong IT capability

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of approximately £50000 to £55000 per annum.
• 2 days a week in office
• Opportunities for career growth within a professional environment.
• Supportive company culture focused on excellence and innovation.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom