Financial Accountant We are delighted to be working exclusively with a large, dynamic and complex organisation in the West Midlands region to recruit an experienced Financial Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) to join a collaborative and high-performing finance team, operating at the heart of this thriving services organisation. About the Role: Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Financial Accountant will lead a team of four, with responsibility for delivering all statutory financial reporting requirements, overseeing external audits, managing regulatory returns, and supporting strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis. This is a varied, hands-on role, ideal for an ambitious individual with excellent technical accounting skills, strong stakeholder management capability, and a proactive, continuous improvement mindset. Key Responsibilities:

Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements for the organisation and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Manage the year-end external audit process, acting as primary liaison with auditors.
Oversee financial returns to regulatory bodies including HMRC.
Provide expert advice on tax, VAT and other compliance matters, working with external advisors where necessary.
Develop and implement financial models and business case templates to support strategic investment decisions.
Produce high-quality financial analysis, reporting and commentary for senior stakeholders, including Executive Teams and Boards.
Lead, mentor and develop a team of aspiring finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes and reporting.

About You:We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience gained in an accountancy practice, or a large, complex organisation. The ideal candidate will be:

Technically strong with a sound understanding of financial reporting standards.
Experienced in managing external audits and regulatory reporting processes.
A confident communicator with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels, including Executive and Board level.
A collaborative leader who enjoys developing others and driving team performance.
Commercially astute with the ability to interpret financial and non-financial data to support strategic decision making.
Adaptable, resilient and motivated by working in a dynamic environment.