Financial Accountant

SF Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Solihull. This hybrid role involves preparing and maintaining financial records, assisting with monthly management accounts, and ensuring accurate processing of invoices. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing large volumes of data under pressure. With a focus on teamwork and communication, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the finance team while enjoying great benefits. If you are ready to take on a challenge and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting and management accounts is essential.
• Proactive individual with excellent communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial records.
• Review and reconcile key P&L accounts and balance sheet.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and statutory accounts.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Management Accounts Preparation

Accruals and Prepayments

P&L Reconciliation

VAT Returns

Statutory Accounts Preparation

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA Part Qualified

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant to be based in our Solihull office for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will work as part of the Finance team in preparing and maintaining the agency's financial records in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.

The role involves:

Assisting in the preparation of the monthly management accounts
Calculation and posting of accruals, prepayments and other monthly adjustments as required during the month end, quarterly and year end close processes.
Review and reconciliation of key P&L nominal accounts
Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations as part of the month end close process
Assisting with monthly reporting and variance commentary requirements for Group
Ensure accurate processing of invoices and dealing with queries from the business on outstanding invoices
Review of employee expenses, ensuring they are coded correctly
Understanding the systems to automate tasks and inform reporting requirements
Preparation of the Quarterly VAT returns
Assisting with the preparation of the Statutory accounts and Tax Returns
Assisting with the provision of information and reports as required for the audit process
Undertaking ad-hoc analysis and deep dives to support business initiatives
ad hoc reporting and analysis as required

Key skills and attributes:
Experience of most of the above is essential
AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA part qualified or above
We're looking for a proactive individual, capable of working on their own initiative and willing to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in.
Numerate with meticulous attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written form.
The ability to work under pressure, with large volumes of data whilst consistently meeting deadlines.
Highly organised with excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritise workload.
The ability to adapt and respond to meet changing agency needs and requirements.
Experience with systems including SAP, Power BI, and the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel

This is a hybrid role with great benefits, please apply to hear more.