Financial Accountant | Master the Close & Cash Flow

National Express Bus; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus travel

Travel pass for partner

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Private online GP service

Job summary

National Express Bus is seeking a detail oriented Financial Accountant to join our finance team in the Birmingham area. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will maintain financial records, ensure statutory compliance and deliver accurate reporting across month ends, forecasts and audits.

The role requires a qualified accountant with UK IFRS knowledge, strong analytical skills and experience handling large data sets within complex finance environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or CIMA credentials.
• 3+ years in a similar financial accounting role with large data sets.
• Solid understanding of UK and international financial reporting standards.
• Analytical thinking, problem solving and ability to present data clearly.
• Strong proficiency with accounting systems and data processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust month end closing procedures and financial statements.
• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts for Group Treasury and support budgets.
• Run monthly balance sheet reconciliations and manage fixed asset register (IFRS16).
• Prepare statutory accounts and support external audits with the team.
• Oversee transactional processing across AP, AR, cash and banking.
• Support tax data collection and maintain process documentation.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

3+ years in financial accounting

UK IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Strong systems proficiency

Job description

National Express Bus is seeking a detail oriented Financial Accountant to join our finance team in the Birmingham area. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will maintain financial records, ensure statutory compliance and deliver accurate reporting across month ends, forecasts and audits.

The role requires a qualified accountant with UK IFRS knowledge, strong analytical skills and experience handling large data sets within complex finance environments.