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.