Senior Financial Accountant - #1775080

Are you a detail-driven finance professional ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your insights shape strategic decisions? Looking for a hybrid role that offers autonomy, variety, and real progression?

We're delighted to be partnering with a well-established, highly regarded business based in North Birmingham to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant. This is a key role at the heart of the finance function, offering an exciting opportunity to take ownership of critical reporting processes and deliver high-quality financial insight across the business.

In this hands-on position, you'll be a pivotal figure in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across the finance function. Reporting to a Finance Manager and collaborating closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders - including auditors, tax teams, and operational leaders - you will play a vital part in strengthening financial governance and delivering robust reporting that supports better decision-making.

• Lead the preparation and posting of month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, recharges, and complex provisions (e.g. restructuring and contingent liabilities).

• Manage balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and prompt resolution of any variances or risks.

• Oversee monthly P&L reporting and contribute to the production of high-quality financial statements in line with UK-IFRS.

• Take responsibility for intercompany reconciliations and submissions to Group Finance.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities through clear analysis and insightful reporting.

• Conduct monthly reviews with budget holders to explain variances and support sound financial decision-making.

• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and help to implement appropriate compliance measures and policy updates.

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance controls, and improve reporting efficiency.

• Collaborate across departments including HR, operations, and offshore finance to ensure end-to-end accuracy and transparency in reporting.

• Support internal and external audits, managing requests, preparing documentation, and ensuring audit readiness at all times.

• Supervise and mentor one finance team member, supporting their professional development and daily outputs.

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) with strong technical knowledge.

• Proven experience in financial reporting, month-end close, and financial control roles.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and UK-IFRS.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present findings clearly.

• Confident communicator, comfortable working across all levels and functions of a business.

• Proactive and process-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Previous experience managing or mentoring junior team members is advantageous.

• Salary - Up to £55,000 per annum

• Car Allowance - £6,000

• Hybrid Working - 2 days in the office, 3 from home

• Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays

• Pension - Enhanced employer contribution

• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture

• The chance to genuinely influence processes and leave your mark

If you're looking for a progressive finance role that offers real responsibility, business-wide visibility, and a chance to grow within a respected organisation - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your finance career.

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