At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee financial accounting, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Company: Established manufacturing business in Birmingham with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in financial management.
- Qualifications: Professional accountancy qualification and 5 years of experience required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Birmingham (Nechells, B7)
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 (dependant on experience)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time, On Site
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am 6pm (40 hours p/w)
Overview
We are working with a well‑established and growing specialist manufacturing business in Birmingham to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant. You will oversee the company's day‑to‑day financial accounting activities, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing Monthly Management Financial Reports including forecasts.
- Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
- Cash management including bank reconciliations and cashflow reporting.
- Monthly balance sheet reconciliations including follow up and resolution.
- Identifying, developing, and implementing process and system improvements for maximum efficiency and compliance.
- Manage stock take and reconciliation of book stock to physical stock count results.
- Month end process and closing.
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
- Supporting external audits.
Essential
- Full professional accountancy qualification (e.g., CCAB, CIMA, ACA, ACCA).
- At least 5 years post‑qualification experience.
- 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.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Proficient with accounting software.
- 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.
Desirable
- Sage 200 experience.
- Experience working in healthcare or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
Senior Financial Accountant in Birmingham employer: 2fawcett
Join a well-established and growing specialist manufacturing business in Birmingham, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values employee development and innovation. With competitive salaries and opportunities for professional growth, this role as a Senior Financial Accountant offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and efficiency.
