Senior Financial Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified finance professional to join their dynamic team. This newly created position offers the chance to contribute to financial reporting and compliance, ensuring the organization meets its accounting standards. With opportunities for genuine progression, you will support the Head of Financial Reporting in delivering key reporting requirements and managing audit processes. If you are looking for a role that combines challenge with the chance to work in a hybrid environment, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits

Genuine Progression Opportunities

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent with 2-3 years of experience.
• Experience in a top 20 accountancy practice or professional services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and support financial reporting.
• Manage month-end responsibilities including P&L and balance sheet production.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Accounting Standards Compliance

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

VAT and Corporation Tax Knowledge

Education

ACA

CIMA

ACCA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Join a dynamic and market leading finance team.
• Newly created position due to growth across the business.

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation operating in the professional services field. With a reputation for excellence, the business prides itself on delivering top-notch services to its clients and providing an engaging environment for its employee

Job Description

• Financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Supporting the Head of Financial Reporting in delivery the team's reporting requirements including the half year and annual financial statements and monthly Group consolidation
• Support with the external (and any internal) audit process
• Month end responsibilities including nominal journals, reconciliation of balance sheet and intercompany accounts, production of the P&L and balance sheet with GAP and budget variance analysis
• Support the Head of Financial Reporting with the preparation and submission of Group VAT and Corporation Tax returns, maintenance of group arrangements, and be a point of contact for external advisers
• Undertake detailed nominal transaction review
• Preparing ad-hoc reports for stakeholders
• Continuously review processes ensuring compliance and efficiency

The Successful Applicant

• ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent qualified with at least 2/3 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience gained in a top 20 accountancy practice or in a professional services environment highly desirable
• Up to date technical knowledge of accounting standards, both IFRS and UK GAAP
• Ability to effectively communicate and engage with all levels of the organisation
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft office applications, including Excel
• Ability to manage multiple competing workstreams and work effectively in a deadline intensive environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits
• Hybrid working
• Genuine progression opportunities in a growing business.