Senior Financial Accountant
Are you a technically strong accountant with a passion for process improvement and regulatory excellence? Dudley Building Society is seeking a confident and capable Senior Financial Accountant to take a lead role in our financial reporting, statutory accounts processes, as well as drive continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a visible, hands-on finance role within a values-led mutual organisation. You'll bring strong management skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset to support the financial operations of the Society - while playing a key part in our regulatory compliance and strategic reporting.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Managing the year-end statutory accounts process, including coordination with external auditors.
Overseeing and improving month-end close processes, with a focus on control and efficiency.
Supporting operational finance activities, including reconciliations, financial controls, and reporting.
Collaborating with internal teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
Providing financial insight and support to the wider business and contributing to strategic initiatives.
Using and supporting finance systems, with preferable experience in Whistlebrook and Almis.
What We're Looking For:
Proven accounting qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong post-qualified experience in financial services.
Excellent technical accounting knowledge, ideally within a regulated financial institution.
Demonstrated ability to lead audits and statutory year-end processes.
Strong management and leadership skills, with experience developing or mentoring others.
A mindset for continuous improvement - able to challenge existing processes and drive change.
In Return
In return we offer:
Salary of up to £56,644 per annum (FTE) depending on experience
Intelligent working practices enabling you to work both at home or in the offices in Brierley Hill - work where best suits your day ahead!
Basic holiday of 30 days + Bank holidays + Moments that matter days (Think birthdays, weddings + time off to getting the keys to a new house or welcoming a grandchild!)
Pension contribution of up to 8% of salary
Life assurance 4 x salary
Full Private Medical Insurance
Healthcare plan covering some of those day-to-day health bills like your dental and optical bills
Access to our new Electric Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
Diversity and Inclusion
Our workplace culture respects, welcomes, and supports diversity and inclusion, empowering our People to embrace being a fundamental part of everything we are, and everything we aim to be. We treat everyone with the dignity and kindness they deserve, and strive to encourage and celebrate all the things that make each of us unique.
And that's not all…
We're certified as a Great Place to Work in the UK, and there's a reason for that. Check out our careers page for more information about what it's like to join The Dudley team, who we are, what drives us, and why you should join us