Financial Reporting Accountant - #2193539

Bridgemark Talent is working in partnership with an established professional services firm in the Birmingham area to recruit a newly qualified Financial Reporting Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant looking to take the next step in their career and move into a dedicated financial reporting role within a professional and collaborative environment.

Working as part of the wider finance function, you will play an important role in the preparation, review and delivery of accurate financial information, supporting reporting requirements and ensuring robust financial controls are maintained.

The position offers the opportunity to build on your technical accounting knowledge, gain exposure to a broad range of financial reporting activities and develop your career within an established professional services business.

• Support the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Assist with the production of statutory accounts and financial statements.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyse financial information, investigate variances and provide supporting commentary.
• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, financial policies and internal controls.
• Support the implementation and improvement of financial reporting processes.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the wider finance function and business.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency and consistency.

You will ideally have:

• Recently qualified ACA or ACCA.
• Experience gained within practice or a professional services environment.
• A strong technical understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Exposure to statutory accounts, audit and financial statement preparation.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at different levels.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• A genuine interest in developing your career within financial reporting.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to join an established professional services firm.
• A dedicated financial reporting position offering excellent technical exposure.
• The opportunity to build on your ACA/ACCA qualification.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and wider business operations.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent opportunity for career development and progression.