Financial Reporting Accountant
Job Description
Financial Reporting Accountant£55,000-£65,000Birmingham City Centre About the BusinessAn opportunity to be a Financial Reporting Accountant for a Listed/PLC business in Birmingham City Centre.
It’s a new, modern business with a great team and great reputation.
This role will help drive decision-making for the wider group.Main Duties:The role focuses on producing accurate financial reports, overseeing statutory accounts, supporting audit activity, and maintaining an effective controls framework.
It will also play a key part in finance-related projects, including accounting standard transitions and improvements to systems and processes.Prepare statutory financial statements in line with FRS 101 requirements.Deliver month-end reporting outputs, including reconciliations, supporting schedules, and variance analysis.Ensure alignment with group accounting policies and applicable IFRS standards.Act as the main contact for external auditors, coordinating the audit process from planning through to completion.Respond to audit queries and ensure all required documentation is provided in a timely manner.Maintain and enhance internal controls, ensuring processes are clearly documented and regularly reviewed.Manage tax reporting obligations, ensuring submissions are accurate and completed within deadlines.Provide technical accounting input on complex areas and support the development of accounting policies.Contribute to the transition from US GAAP to IFRS, including analysis, documentation, and communication with stakeholders.Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, with a focus on efficiency, consistency, and automation.Assist with a range of finance initiatives such as system implementations, structural changes, and integration activities.Work closely with colleagues across finance, tax, and operational teams to support business objectives and ensure alignment.Location / Office / CultureThis role is based in Birmingham City Centre, going into the office 3 days a week in the office and 2 at home.
The company operate from a modern office consisting of a strong finance team of circa 60.
The business is very flexible in its working patterns.What We Are Looking ForThe ideal candidate will have:ACA/ACCA QualifiedUnderstanding and proven experience preparing financial statements and IFRS or FRS 101Experience in external audit or coordinating audits from the client side.Strong understanding of IFRS and ability to apply technical accounting principlesWhy Join the businessHybrid workingGlobal business with progression opportunitiesSupportive managersNew and exciting businessAbout UsWe are a local accountancy recruitment specialist.
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