Financial Accountant

Gleeson Recruitment Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company headquartered in Edgbaston seeks a Financial Accountant to oversee financial reporting and month-end processes. This hybrid role offers up to £60,000 plus bonus, with excellent career progression in an ambitious finance team. Qualified accountants with a proactive mindset and strong technical skills are invited to apply.

Benefits

Up to £60,000 salary + annual bonus

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Exposure to international operations

Collaborative finance team

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
• Ideally practice trained with experience in financial reporting.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing monthly board pack reporting.
• Producing annual statutory accounts.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit experience

Excel skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification

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Are you a qualified accountant looking to take ownership of financial reporting in a growing, global business? Do you want to join an ambitious and established company where your work will have real impact? Are you practice-trained and ready to step into a broader in-house finance role that includes variety and progression?

If that sounds like you - this could be the perfect next step.
We're partnering with a well-established, globally expanding business headquartered in Edgbaston, who are looking to bring in a Financial Accountant. This is a key hire, offering you the chance to take ownership of month-end, statutory accounts, and reporting, while being a part of a friendly and ambitious finance team. The company offers a hybrid setup (3 days in the office), a salary of up to £60,000 + bonus, and excellent progression opportunities as they continue to scale internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the reporting for and supporting with preparing monthly board packs, including financial commentary and analysis
• Producing annual statutory accounts in accordance with relevant reporting standards (IFRS/UK GAAP)
• Working closely with external auditors during year-end
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Supporting payroll administration in coordination with the external payroll provider
• Managing and reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Reviewing and improving internal controls and processes
• Collaborating with teams across the UK and international locations
• Supporting ad hoc finance projects as the business continues its growth journey

Candidate Experience, Qualifications and Skills:

• Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Ideally practice trained with strong experience in financial reporting and audit
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Confident Excel skills and familiarity with modern accounting systems
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and team spirit

Benefits Include:

• Up to £60,000 salary + annual bonus
• Hybrid working (3 days in the Edgbaston office, 2 from home)
• A globally expanding business with plenty of opportunity for future growth
• Friendly, collaborative finance team with great leadership
• Exposure to international operations and senior stakeholders

Ready to step into a role that offers variety, challenge, and growth? Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

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Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Consumer Services

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