Due to expansion and internal progression, I'm working on a brilliant position for a newly qualified Accountant to join a leading international financial services business as a Commercial Financial Accountant reporting directly into the Group Finance Manager. The position is based in Birmingham City Centre with a hybrid working model.
You will be part of an ambitious. commercial team who are always looking to progress and push the business forward into different areas of the market. As a Commercial Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in managing the company's financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, business partner with key stakeholders whilst supporting business growth.
Key responsibilities:
- Preparation of annual statutory accounts, working alongside the Group Finance Manager
- Completion of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Preparation of budgets and forecasts on a monthly basis
- Maintenance of the balance sheet, including monthly review of all reconciliations and identification of any areas of risk or concern
- Support the business in financial decision-making and identifying areas for process improvement across the finance function
Key requirements:
- Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) looking for your first move from practice or with relevant industry experience
- Strong technical accounting skills with experience in a similar position
- Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate to other areas of the business
In return you will:
- Develop your commercial acumen, being involved in several high-profile projects across finance
- Work in a business that is highly acquisitive with proven progression plans already in place for their employees
- Gain the ability to actively build relationships, communicate and influence all relevant stakeholders
- Take ownership of projects and make a real impact on the business over the next few years
If you are a proactive and ambitious qualified Accountant looking for a new challenge, I'd love to hear from you. In return, you get to be a part of a dynamic, collaborative work environment with opportunities for career growth and development.