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Financial Accountant

Birmingham Permanent £50,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
This role forms an integral part of the financial control and reporting team, primarily being responsible for the consolidation, and all internal and external financial reporting.
  • Fantastic first time mover role
  • Supportive team culture and development

About Our Client

This company is a well-established organisation within the leisure industry, known for its strong presence and commitment to operational excellence.

Job Description

  • Preparation and delivery of group financial reports to parent company on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and being a key point of contact for queries.
  • Consolidation of business units and preparing monthly management accounts
  • Liaising with auditors on an interim and year end basis, and preparation of year end statutory accounts
  • Playing a key role in the implementation of new accounting standards
  • Being a key source of financial reporting 'expertise' for the business, and supporting the operational finance teams with any specific queries
  • Supporting the Group Reporting Manager with ad hoc projects and requests (e.g., annual impairment review and M&A activity)
  • Working to develop and maintain a robust set of financial controls, and drive process improvement initiatives and reporting enhancements
  • Preparation of ad hoc external returns such as Office for National Statistics returns
  • Ensuring the integrity of the ledgers in relation to the company structure, and chart of accounts management
  • Support with day-to-day requests from the Chief Financial Officer and/or Group Financial Controller

The Successful Applicant

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • Qualified accountant with a practice background (ACA preferred)
  • Strong working knowledge of accounting standards, in particular IFRS
  • Ability to work effectively in a deadline intensive environment
  • Willingness to adapt to constantly changing business requirements
  • Highly professional, with an ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation
  • Strong IT capability

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of approximately £50000 to £55000 per annum.
  • 2 days a week in office
  • Opportunities for career growth within a professional environment.
  • Supportive company culture focused on excellence and innovation.



Contact
Louise Edwards
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6769802
Phone number
+44 121 634 6920

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Louise Edwards
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6920
Job reference
JN-062025-6769802