Financial Accountant (1st Time Mover)

EA First Compass House; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Birmingham is looking for a newly qualified accountant eager to transition into industry. In this exciting role as a Financial Accountant, you will prepare financial statements, manage balance sheet reconciliations, and oversee the Fixed Asset Register. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work with prestigious brands internationally, providing a platform for growth and development within a supportive environment. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying hybrid working arrangements and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified accountant, ideally from a practice setting.
• Strong IT skills including MS Excel (e.g. Pivot tables, Vlookup).

Responsibilities

• Prepare statements including year-end reporting and audit.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Assist with Financial Accounting for other Group entities.

Skills

Chartered Accountant qualification

MS Excel

Business/Finance procedures knowledge

Job description

My client a global professional services firm is seeking a newly qualified or recently qualified accountant, ideally from a practice setting, who is seeking their first move into industry.

My client is a leading professional services business based in Birmingham City Centre, serving prestigious brands internationally.

As Financial Accountant (1st Time Mover) reporting to the Group Financial Controller you will:

• Prepare statements including year-end reporting and audit as well as tax support to the Group Financial Controller
• Complete a full set of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, identifying any issues and implementing changes to ensure issues are resolved
• Have ownership of the Fixed Asset Register
• Complete the quarterly VAT returns
• Prepare cross boarder GAAP accounts
• Assist with the Financial Accounting for other Group entities

The most desirable applicant for this Financial Accountant (1st Time Mover) role will possess:

• Chartered Accountant professional qualification
• Strong IT skills including MS Excel (e.g. Pivot tables, Vlookup and charts)
• Knowledge and experience of business / finance procedures

Up to £55,000 per annum plus benefit and hybrid working (2 days working from Birmingham City Centre offices)

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.