Senior Financial Accountant

Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant
Location: Birmingham (Nechells, B7)
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 (dependant on experience)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time, On Site
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm

Overview
We are working with a well-established and growing specialist manufacturing business in Birmingham to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to take on a highly visible role within the organisation, working closely with the CFO and playing a key part in shaping the company's financial performance and future growth.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a key role in managing and reporting on the company’s financial performance, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports, including forecasts

* Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

* Oversee cash management, including bank reconciliations and cashflow reporting

* Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

* Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance

* Coordinate stock takes and reconcile book stock with physical counts

* Lead month-end closing processes

* Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards

* Support external audits

What Were Looking For

* Fully qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with relevant post-qualification experience in a similar role

* In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS and financial regulations

* Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUP) with experience in financial modelling, automation, scenario analysis, and KPI dashboard reporting

* Proficient with accounting software (Sage 200 preferred but not essential)

* Proactive self-starter with experience managing a small finance team

* Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset

* Excellent organisational, planning, and time-management abilities

* Effective communicator with strong analytical skills

* Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed