Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Salary: Up to £53,000 based on skills and experience Contract Type: Fixed Term – 12 months – 35 hours a week Location: Hybrid working (office based in Birmingham) – typically 2 days in the office per week Closing Date: 03/08/26

Shape Brighter Futures with Wesleyan Established in 1841, Wesleyan help trusted professionals—GPs, hospital doctors, dentists, and teachers—secure their financial future. Today, we’re proud to continue that mission with passion and purpose. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise makes a real impact, and you want to work in a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about who we are: careers.wesleyan.co.uk

Make a Difference in the financial control team As a Financial Accountant, you'll be at the heart of maintaining financial integrity across the Society and its regulated businesses. Working closely with the Group Financial Accounting Manager, you'll ensure accurate accounting records, strong financial controls, and full compliance with regulatory, statutory, and company requirements.

Your Impact Here’s how you’ll make a difference:

Take ownership of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, delivering accurate reporting, robust controls, and insightful financial analysis.

Prepare and review statutory and regulatory reporting, including Annual Reports, Solvency II submissions, and subsidiary accounts.

Lead the production of technical accounting papers and support complex accounting judgements throughout the reporting cycle.

Contribute to Group Management Accounts, MI, budgeting, and quarterly board reporting, providing meaningful insights to support decision-making.

Partner with auditors and key stakeholders to deliver compliant regulatory returns and statutory accounts for subsidiary entities.

What You’ll Bring

A Qualified accountant (ACA,) with strong technical accounting knowledge and a commitment to delivering high-quality financial reporting.

Ideally you will have experience working in a mid-tier accountancy practice and will have the ability to support on accounting papers and research.

You’ll be an excellent communicator and relationship builder, able to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels and provide outstanding internal and external customer service.

You’ll have a strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify solutions, and support informed business decisions.

You’ll be highly organised and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities, meeting tight deadlines, and maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits That Work for You We believe rewards should reflect the life you live. Here’s what you can expect:

Annual bonus to recognise your contribution.

28 days holiday (plus a culture day!) – rising to 30 days with service.

Flexible hybrid working for better work-life balance.

Company pension scheme – matched plus 2% (up to 10%).

Free secure underground Birmingham city centre parking (subject to availability, weekend use included).

Salary sacrifice schemes that help you provide the things that matter – to include PMI, Electric Vehicle Leasing and cashback on everyday essentials.

Enhanced family leave and two volunteering days to give back to causes you care about.

Why Wesleyan? We’re building a culture where everyone belongs. Diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s part of who we are. Whatever your background, we want you to feel valued and empowered to thrive. We’re proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign, which means we’re open to discussing flexible working, job shares, and part-time options. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we’re here to support you.

What to Know Before Applying

Right to Work: We’re unable to provide VISA sponsorship, so you’ll need the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Advert Closing: We typically advertise for two weeks but may close early if we receive a high volume of applications—apply early to avoid disappointment.

Regulatory Requirements: As a financial services organisation, we adopt the highest standards. This role is subject to regulatory checks, including criminal record and credit checks, and ongoing assessments under the SMCR Framework.

Ready to Shape Your Future? Apply today and join us in creating brighter financial futures—for our customers, our members, and you.