Financial Accountant

Michael Page Finance; Cannock; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is assisting a growing international business to hire a Financial Accountant in Cannock on a permanent, onsite basis. You will work closely with the Finance Director, taking ownership of technical accounting, group reporting, forecasting and financial controls.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA and strong experience in financial reporting and month-end processes, with VAT knowledge and intercompany reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Strong financial reporting and month-end experience.
• Knowledge of group reporting in international business.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and subsidiary reporting.
• Good VAT knowledge.
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Support quarter-end reporting to the German parent company.
• Manage intercompany accounting and subsidiary balance confirmations.
• Ensure VAT reporting and compliance.
• Produce monthly forecasts and support budgeting activities.
• Analyze gross profit margins and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical accounting support to the finance team.
• Review processes and implement improvements to raise efficiency.
• Act as a key contact between the Finance Director and the wider team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Intercompany accounting

Business partnering

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a growing international business, acting as the Finance Director's right-hand person and taking ownership of technical accounting, group reporting, forecasting and financial controls. You'll play a key role in improving processes, supporting a developing finance team and providing commercial insight to help drive business performance.

Client Details

An exciting opportunity to join a growing international organisation at a time of transformation, where you can make a real impact on both the finance function and wider business.

Description

As Financial Accountant, you'll work closely with senior finance leadership to ensure accurate reporting across the business whilst supporting the development of the wider finance team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
• Supporting quarter-end reporting to the German parent company
• Intercompany accounting and subsidiary balance confirmations
• VAT reporting and compliance
• Producing monthly forecasts and supporting budgeting activities
• Analysing gross profit margins and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Providing technical accounting support across the finance team
• Reviewing processes and implementing improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Acting as a key point of contact between the Finance Director and the wider finance team

Profile

We're looking for a technically strong accountant who enjoys getting into the detail whilst also bringing fresh ideas and commercial insight.

You'll ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Strong financial reporting and month-end experience
• Knowledge of group reporting within an international business
• Experience of intercompany accounting and subsidiary reporting
• Good VAT knowledge
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• A proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge where appropriate
• A hands-on approach and willingness to support and develop junior team members

Job Offer

• Permanent role with a salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Opportunities to contribute to a key function within the recycling industry.
• Based in Cannock onsite 5 days per week, with the chance to work in a supportive finance team.
• Monday - Thursday: 8.00am - 4.00pm
• Friday: 8.00am - 2.00pm

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to step into a highly visible role where they can combine technical expertise, commercial thinking and process improvement within an international environment.