Financial Accountant

Michael Page; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Fantastic benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a growing organisation in Coventry to appoint a Financial Accountant. The role focuses on statutory financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, and partnering with internal teams. The candidate should be qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or part-qualified with strong accounting experience.

The position offers hybrid working from Coventry and a salary dependent on experience, with a supportive benefits package and ongoing career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification or part-qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and handling audits.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Business partnering with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Support audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts to maintain accuracy.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Financial accounting

Audit experience

Budgeting and forecasting

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder liaison

Process improvement

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Michael Page are delighted to have been instructed to support a long standing client in their search for a Financial Accountant.

This Financial Accountant role in Coventry is all about managing financial reports and ensuring compliance with accounting standards within the business services industry.

You'll play a key part in the smooth running of the accounting and finance department.

Client Details

Our client is a growing organisation in Coventry and looking to add a Financial Accountant to their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity in Coventry for someone who is qualified with a background in Practice or Industry.

The successful Financial Accountant will have strong Financial Accounting experience.

This is a hybrid position in Coventry.

A qualification in either ACCA, CIMA or ACA is essential.

Description

• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Business partnering with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Support audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts to maintain accuracy.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and liaise with tax authorities as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and analysis.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Profile

A successful Financial Accountant should have:

• A professional accounting qualification or part-qualification (e.g, ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and handling audits.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Job Offer

• Salary dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position in Coventry offering hybrid working.
• Fantastic benefits package