Financial Accountant - Solihull
ACA / ACCA Qualified | Group Finance | Career Progression

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Financial Accountant to join a growing, multi-site business based at its head office in Solihull.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Control, this is a broad financial accounting role offering exposure to group reporting, statutory accounts, financial controls and process improvement.

The position would suit a recently qualified accountant looking to make their first move from practice, or someone with 1-3 years' post-qualified experience looking to develop within a larger group environment.

Key Responsibilities
Take ownership of head office accounting and month-end close activities.
Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
Support monthly management accounts, group reporting and consolidation.
Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit.
Support VAT, tax, payroll accounting and other compliance requirements.
Investigate accounting discrepancies and maintain strong financial controls.
Provide financial analysis and commentary to senior finance stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, systems and automation.

About You
Fully qualified ACA or ACCA accountant.
Ideally recently qualified or with 1-3 years' PQE.
Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial reporting.
Experience of statutory accounts preparation and/or audit.
Confident with Excel and financial systems.
Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Proactive, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer?
Opportunity to join a growing, multi-site organisation.
Broad exposure to group finance, financial reporting and statutory accounting.
Work closely with an experienced Head of Financial Control.
Involvement in finance transformation, systems improvements and automation.
Excellent opportunity to develop your technical accounting skills and progress your career.
Location: Solihull, West Midlands (with occasional travel to other group locations).

What Else?
You will get an annual bonus of up to 10%, 29 days holiday + Bank Holidays whilst working in a highly visible role in a highly ambitious business.

Interested?
If you're a qualified accountant looking for your next opportunity, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Greenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.