Financial Accountant

Are you a qualified, practice trained individual looking to step into a commercially focused Financial Accountant role within a well-established organisation?

I'm partnered with one of Birmingham's leading employers to add a newly created Financial Accountant into the team to support the businesses ambitious growth plans. You'll partner with the operational team to solve issues and genuinely contribute to the success of the business - not just report on the numbers.

You'll take real ownership of core accounting activities from day one, alongside the support and mentorship of a high calibre Financial Accounting Manager.

What You'll Do

Lead key month-end and year-end close activities, including journal preparation, account reconciliations and variance analysis

Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accounts are fully substantiated and risks identified early

Manage intercompany reconciliations and group reporting submissions

Support the preparation of statutory financial statements, including liaison with external auditors

Work collaboratively with operational teams, translating financial knowledge into insight that supports decision-making

Identify and drive process improvements, including automation opportunities, within the finance function

Support budgeting and forecasting cycles as required

What We're Looking For

Fully ACA qualified with some post-qualified experience, ideally looking to make your first or second move into industry

Strong technical accounting knowledge and familiarity with financial reporting standards

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail

Clear communicator who can convey financial information to non-finance stakeholders with confidence

If you're ACA qualified and looking for a role where you can genuinely hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you.