Financial Accountant
Brief Overview
* Permanent Opportunity: Full Time
* Basic Salary: Depending on Experience
* Location: Birmingham, (4 days a week expected in the office)
Key Responsibilities
* Monthly Management Accounts: Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
* Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis to explain deviations from budget and forecast, providing insightful commentary to stakeholders.
* Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts to support business planning and decision-making.
* Cost Control: Monitor business costs and margins, identifying areas for improvement and supporting operational efficiency initiatives.
* Financial Reporting: Deliver financial performance reports and insight to internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable insights are provided.
* Business Partnering: Work closely with departmental heads to support financial understanding, challenge assumptions, and guide decision-making.
* Month-End Close: Oversee and support the month‑end close process, ensuring all journals, accruals, and pre‑payments are accurately accounted for.
* Audit & Compliance: Support external auditors and ensure all compliance obligations and financial controls are adhered to.
* Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement improvements to financial processes and systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Professional Experience: Proven experience in a similar role within a fast‑paced, commercially focused environment.
* Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
* Financial Systems Knowledge: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) and experience with accounting systems (e.g., Business Central exposure would be helpful).
* Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings clearly and concisely to non‑financial stakeholders.
* Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and diligence in all areas of financial reporting and analysis.
* Commercial Awareness: A strong understanding of financial performance drivers, particularly in an SME or growth business context.
* Organisation & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision.
Additional Attributes
* Strong motivation to work in a fast‑paced environment
* An understanding of or interest in emerging technologies, including AI‑driven analytics to support data‑informed decision‑making
* Great aptitude for overcoming challenges with a naturally inquisitive mind
* Ability to challenge the status quo; actively seeking to understand HOW something works, not just WHY
* Resilience and the ability to focus on the detail without losing sight of the bigger picture
* Ability to work hard as an individual while adding value to the wider team
* Excellent communication skills and confidence in interacting with all stakeholders
* Logical and data‑led decision‑making skills
* Excellent organisation and time management
* A commercial mindset and appetite for growth
Benefits
* Pension Scheme: After 12 weeks of continuous employment, you will be automatically enrolled into our Pension Scheme.
* Health & Wellbeing: All employees have access to MediCash upon passing probation – this includes counselling, retail discounts, and much more.
* Holiday Entitlement: 26 days annual leave plus all statutory holidays – with additional days rewarded for long service.
* Career Progression: You’ll have a personal development plan and access to our Fueller Academy to support your growth.
* Location: Based in Birmingham City Centre, with panoramic views from our office floor. Hybrid working available at the discretion of your manager.
* Life Assurance: You’ll be covered by our life assurance policy, payable at 3x your annual salary, giving you and your loved ones added peace of mind.
* Other: Monthly employee awards (with lunch provided!), regular team events and competitions. Tea, coffee, fresh fruit are available daily in the office.
Who Should Apply
* Are genuinely passionate about our business and want to work with great people with great opportunities.
* Take pride in spotting opportunities and feel comfortable in turning them into business‑enhancing solutions.
* Thrive in a fast‑paced, growing business where your ideas and actions directly influence success.
* Are naturally curious, proactive, and love tackling challenges with creativity and energy.
* Want to keep learning, investing in your own development while also contributing to wider colleague growth.
* Want to be part of a forward‑thinking, people‑driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our business. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, family or parental status, neurodiversity or disability status, marital status, veteran status, or national origin.
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