Group Financial Accountant in Walsall

Established over 40 years ago built on strong family values, they have evolved into one of the UK's foremost privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists. They deliver end-to-end design, engineering, and maintenance solutions across a diverse portfolio of sectors, including: Water, Transport, Built Environment, and Energy.

They are a trusted tier-one partner to major blue-chip, regulated, and private organisations, operating within some of the country's most significant frameworks, joint ventures, and alliances. They are now looking to add a Group Financial Accountant.

Your new role

The successful candidate will play a crucial role, working closely with the rest of the Finance team, leading all aspects of financial accounting including management of the General Ledgers, preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, tax/statutory reporting and compliance, month and year-end processing, co-ordinating the year. As a member of the senior accounting team, you will be expected to review, check and authorise financial transactions, deputise and assist other accountants with the smooth running of the finance department. The role will have supervisory responsibilities and represents an excellent opportunity to extend your management and commercial skills.

The role will require you to work directly with senior non-financial managers, departmental leads and directors.

• Preparation and review of statutory accounts for all Group companies.
• Ensuring full tax and statutory compliance of the Group and reporting to the required standards and deadlines.
• Preparation and filing of statutory tax and other returns for all Group companies: VAT, PAYE, CIS, ONS.
• Management of General Ledgers for all Group companies.
• Maintenance of chart of accounts, ensuring consistency across all Group companies.
• Manage the month-end process, ensuring all transactions are reviewed and processed before period end cut-offs.
• Preparation and review of all balance sheet reconciliations and lead schedules.
• Taking or recommending all necessary actions for business process improvement.
• Intercompany accounting and invoicing, including maintenance and reconciliation of the intercompany balance matrix.
• Preparation of monthly consolidated trial balance, profit and loss account, balance sheet and Cashflow statement.
• Liaise with external auditors in delivery of the annual statutory audit.
• Liaise with tax advisors and review Corporation Tax computations for all Group companies.
• Finance team lead, working with operational teams and a third-party agent to prepare and apply for the annual Research and Development Expenditure Credit.
• Monitor, review and update key financial controls, processes and accounting policies.
• Maintain ongoing awareness of changes to corporate and tax legislation and provide guidance and advice accordingly.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA).
• Strong technical financial accounting and tax knowledge and experience, including preparation of statutory accounts and Corporation Tax computations.
• Management experience.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and controls.
• Advanced Excel user.

What you'll get in return

Their values are our commitment to being a people-centric company. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, they are committed to investing in people. They are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

• Profit Share Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days.
• 8 hours volunteering.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing.
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
• Continuous service awards.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.