Financial Accountant

Employment type: Permanent
Salary: 45k/year - 55k/year

Role: Financial Accountant

Location: Birmingham (4 days in office / 1 WFH)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in Birmingham. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role will support a range of accounting functions, including month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in finance, with hands-on exposure to both operational and strategic finance tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End & Financial Support

  • Assist in the timely and accurate month-end close process
  • Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments
  • Support balance sheet reconciliations and investigations
  • Assist in stock monitoring and maintenance of the asset register

Accounting Operations

  • Process and code invoices and purchase orders
  • Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis
  • Maintain and update price lists and inventory records

Administrative Support

  • Support the day-to-day operations of Accounting Services
  • Provide general office administration support as required

Key Relationships:

  • Internal: Daily interaction with the Financial Controller, Senior Financial Accountant, and wider Finance team
  • Cross-functional: Regular contact with the Shared Services Centre, Lines of Business, and Divisional Functions

Key Requirements

Essential:

  • Previous experience in a finance or accounting support role
  • Strong Excel and systems skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

  • Qualified or Finalist (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)
  • Experience with accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP)

What We Offer:

  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development
  • Exposure to a wide range of accounting processes and systems
  • Competitive salary and benefits

Ready to step up in your finance career? Join us and be part of a team that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

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