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Financial Accountant

Robert Walters

Posted 14 hours ago, valid for a day

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Financial Accountant position is crucial for maintaining accurate financial reporting and supporting sound business decisions.
Candidates should be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with proven experience in financial accounting, preferably in a large or mid-sized organization.
Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS standards, and supporting external audits.
The role requires exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities to collaborate with various teams.
The salary for this position is competitive, and applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

As a Financial Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, helping the business make sound financial decisions. You'll be the go-to person for accounting expertise, working closely with senior management to provide insights and drive financial efficiency across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

-Financial Reporting: Prepare, review, and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements -Compliance: Ensure all financial practices adhere to UK GAAP and IFRS standards -Audit Support: Act as a key contact for external auditors, ensuring audit requirements are met smoothly and on time -Reconciliations & Variance Analysis: Conduct reconciliations, investigate variances, and provide detailed analysis to support financial insights -Tax & Regulatory Filings: Assist with VAT, corporation tax, and other regulatory filings in compliance with UK standards -Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to streamline finance operations and enhance reporting accuracy

Requirements

Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifiedExperience: Proven experience in financial accounting, ideally within a large or mid-sized organizationKnowledge of Standards: Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS standardsAnalytical Skills: Exceptional attention to detail with an ability to interpret and analyse complex financial data Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Excel and financial software; experience with ERP systems is a plus

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