Finance Accountant
Birmingham - Hybrid - 3 Days onsite
£40,000 - £50,000
We are looking for an experienced Finance Accountant for a permanent role with a well established Software provider in Birmingham.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the UK and International Financial Accounting Managers with month-end tasks, including preparation and reconciliation of intercompany transactions.
- Support the month end process performing balance sheet reconciliations and input into the preparation of the monthly Group balance sheet, cash flow statement and income statement.
- Challenge and review journals posted by the wider finance team ensuring all are accurate and appropriate.
- Continuous improvement, implementation and documentation of financial controls and processes to ensure the accurate reporting of the Group's financial performance and position.
- Coaching of Assistant Financial Accountants, including review of month-end tasks and journals.
- Cross training and sharing of best practice both within Financial Control and with the wider finance team.
- Support the audit process with accurate and timely preparation of reconciliations to support the financial position of the group and its subsidiaries and timely responses to audit queries.
- Support on other group-wide projects, such as disposals, acquisitions and transformational projects.
Qualifications:
- Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA), preferably with experience auditing large companies.
- Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS.
- Ability to understand complex accounting matters and identify change and improvements in current processes.
- A self-starter who can work independently, take ownership for their work with an ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross functionally with all departments.
If this is of interest please apply and don't hesitate to get in touch.