Senior Financial Accountant

2 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Counted Recruitment Full time

About the Business

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist, Counted Recruitment, seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our team.

Location / Office / Culture

The role is based in Birmingham City Centre, offering a hybrid working model with three days in the office and two at home. Our modern office provides a strong Finance Team environment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Production of monthly reporting and year-end accounts for a sub £100m division
  • Review and posting of journals and balance sheet reconciliations within the month-end closing timetable
  • Evaluation, development, improvement, and maintenance of an appropriate control framework for accurate financial reporting
  • Primary contact for external and internal audits
  • Analysis of financial data and creation of relevant reports for management, stakeholders, and external parties (such as vendors or customers)
  • Forecasting, monitoring, and managing the company's free-cash-flow and working capital position
  • Preparation of applicable tax returns and filings

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent qualification
  • Up-to-date knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
  • Resilience and openness to change
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

Estimated Salary Range: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum

Benefits:

  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Knowledgeable, supportive manager
  • Superb benefits package
  • Strong employer pension contributions
  • Bonus schemes
  • Life insurance
  • Health and wellbeing programmes


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