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Senior Financial Accountant

Michael Page (UK)

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 62,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A leading global company in finance is seeking a financial accountant in Birmingham, offering a competitive salary of £55,000 to £62,000 per year. The role entails comprehensive period-end accounting activities, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards, and engaging with stakeholders to maintain efficient financial operations. Applicants should possess a relevant accountancy qualification and demonstrate a proactive approach to financial reporting and improvement.

Benefits

Excellent benefits and hybrid working
Fantastic progression opportunities
Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

  • Successful applicants should have a Chartered or Certified Accountancy Qualification.
  • Degree qualified or possess equivalent qualifications.
  • Continuous improvement mindset is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for period-end close activities and accounting under FRS101 and IFRS.
  • Prepare annual statutory accounts under FRS101.
  • Responsible for lease accounting under IFRS 16.

Skills

Stakeholder management
Communication
Problem solving
Planning

Education

Chartered or Certified Accountancy Qualification: CA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA
Degree qualified or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

  • Shape and contribute to the future of the finance transformation agenda.
  • First class global brand with a people focussed culture.

About Our Client

This is a permanent position within a well-established and respected organisation. The company is a global brand and is known for its commitment to innovation and excellence in its field.

Job Description

  • Responsible for period-end close activities and accounting under FRS101 andIFRS
    • Ensure book-keeping journals are appropriately reviewed and posted within the month-end closing timetable.
    • Ensure completion and submission of required financial information for Group reporting purposes under IFRS.
    • Ensure appropriate reviews are performed on the prepared accounting schedules and supporting documentation used for month-end processing.
    • Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are prepared and reviewed timely.
    • Evaluate, develop, improve, and maintain appropriate control framework for accurate financial reporting.
    • Evaluate, develop, improve, and maintain procedures for increasing efficiency with a mindset of continuous improvement.
    • Prepare annual statutory accounts under FRS101.
    • Being the primary contact for external and internal audits.
  • Responsible for the transactional accounting/finance activities
  • Responsible for forecasting, monitoring, and managing the company's free-cash-flow and working capital position. Prepare relevant cash-flow analysis for Group functions.
  • Responsible for lease accounting under IFRS 16
  • Collate and prepare (liaising with professional advisers where necessary) applicable tax returns and filings ready for the UK&I Financial Controller to review and approve.

The Successful Applicant

  • Chartered or Certified Accountancy Qualification: CA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA
  • Proven academics: Degree qualified or equivalent
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Sound understanding of best-in-class financial control environment requirements
  • Excellent knowledge of UK VAT rules and filing requirements
  • Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Competent in problem solving, planning and decision making
  • Proficient in all MS Office applications.




What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary in the range of £55,000 to £62,000 per annum.
  • Excellent benefits and hybrid working
  • Fantastic progression opportunities.
  • Collaborative working environment.
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