Senior Financial Accountant

Hays PLC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in South Birmingham is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves supporting the Financial Controller in financial accounting, month-end processes, and external audit preparation. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with a proactive approach and a keen eye for detail, working primarily on-site four days a week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Broad range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA) with a strong financial accounting background.
• Experience in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller with month-end activities.
• Prepare financial reports, tax submissions, and cash forecasts.
• Prepare for external audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant for a growing SME business in South Birmingham

Your new company

A growing SME in South Birmingham, this business is currently going through a period of transformation. This role is based in South Birmingham and will require the post holder to be on-site for 4 days a week.

Your new role

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Financial Accountant to support our Financial Controller. This role will provide vital support across financial accounting and controls, including all month-end activities. Your outputs will include the month-end close process, review of all reporting requirements, monthly tax submissions, external audit preparation and cash forecasting.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA /ACCA), with a track record of financial accounting in a fast-paced commercial environment. You will be a strong communicator with outstanding attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What you'll get in return

This will be an interesting interim role with a lovely business that is growing, and you will be working alongside a talented and focused finance team.

What you need to do now

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• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits