We are delighted to be working exclusively with a large, dynamic and complex organisation in the West Midlands region to recruit an experienced Financial Accountant.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) to join a collaborative and high-performing finance team, operating at the heart of a business with an annual turnover in excess of £200m.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Financial Performance, the Financial Accountant will lead a team of four, with responsibility for delivering all statutory financial reporting requirements, overseeing external audits, managing regulatory returns, and supporting strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.
This is a varied, hands-on role, ideal for an ambitious individual with excellent technical accounting skills, strong stakeholder management capability, and a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements for the organisation and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
* Manage the year-end external audit process, acting as primary liaison with auditors.
* Oversee financial returns to regulatory bodies including HMRC and OfS.
* Provide expert advice on tax, VAT and other compliance matters, working with external advisors where necessary.
* Develop and implement financial models and business case templates to support strategic investment decisions.
* Produce high-quality financial analysis, reporting and commentary for senior stakeholders, including Executive Teams and Boards.
* Lead, mentor and develop a team of aspiring finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes and reporting.
About You:
We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience gained in a large, complex organisation. The ideal candidate will be:
* Technically strong with a sound understanding of financial reporting standards.
* Experienced in managing external audits and regulatory reporting processes.
* A confident communicator with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels, including Executive and Board level.
* A collaborative leader who enjoys developing others and driving team performance.
* Commercially astute with the ability to interpret financial and non-financial data to support strategic decision making.
* Adaptable, resilient and motivated by working in a dynamic environment.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join an organisation undergoing significant transformation and growth, where finance sits at the heart of strategic decision making.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Education
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