We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance Team based out of Edgbaston, Birmingham (B15):

Competitive Salary
Hybrid role: 2 days in the office work from home 3 days a week
Fixed term contract : 12 – 18 Months to cover Maternity Leave
Contracted to 37 Hours
Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:00 & Friday 08:30 – 16:30
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + Birthday day off
Comprehensive health & wellbeing support programme , long service awards & key milestones
Benefits: Enhanced family leave benefits , Agile working, Training academy , Buy and Sell annual leave , Free virtual GP service, accessible 24/7 & Staff discount on webshop & discounts in high-street stores.

As our Financial Accountant , you will join and an established Financial Accounting team where you will be incorporating all matters relating to tax, treasury, group reporting, statutory reporting, compliance and controls.You will take the lead on month end reporting, year end reporting and setting up accounts and processes for 2025/2026 whilst managing the balance sheet reconciliation and escalating any non-compliance.Ideally you will be experienced Qualified Financial Accountant , however we will consider a part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), from an audit background would Higley desirable. Have a strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of financial reporting standards coupled with being an excellent communicator.Financial Accountant – Key accountabilities:

Assist the Financial Controller to manage the balance sheet reconciliation and review process, escalating any non-compliance or issues identified.
Communicate and action changes to the DAL (Delegated Authority Limits).
Assist in managing the external audit alongside the Financial Controller. This includes Interim, Hardclose, Year-End and Statutory Accounts visits.
Assist in delivering the month-end financial results in accordance with prescribed deadlines.
Take responsibility for own accounting areas and reporting the results in the Magnitude group reporting package.
Ensure compliance with company accounting treatment and reporting rules.
Prepare the annual Statutory Accounts in accordance with prescribed accounting standards and deadlines.
Assist in the preparation of the annual Corporation Tax return, quarterly VAT returns and ad hoc tax queries.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in contact.