Group Financial Accountant

Group Financial Accountant Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)Salary: Up to £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you a technically strong accountant looking to join a growing, well-established business with a collaborative culture and genuine career progression? We're recruiting a Group Financial Accountant to join a high-performing finance team at a successful Birmingham-based organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys technical accounting, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting statutory and group reporting. Working closely with senior finance leadership, you'll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet while supporting compliance across multiple entities. Key Responsibilities\n

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• Ownership of balance sheet integrity, ensuring all accounts are accurately maintained and supported.
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• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any variances.
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• Manage the preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
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• Assist with corporate tax reporting, tax computations and liaise with external tax advisers where required.
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• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end audit processes.
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• Assist with the production of group financial reporting and technical accounting papers.
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• Maintain and continually improve financial controls and accounting processes.
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• Partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure accurate financial reporting.
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• Support finance projects and process improvement initiatives as the business continues to grow.
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About You\n

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• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
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• Strong technical accounting knowledge gained within industry or practice.
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• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining robust financial controls.
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• Working knowledge of VAT and corporate tax.
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• Strong Excel skills with excellent analytical ability.
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• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
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• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
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What's on Offer\n

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• Salary up to £70,000
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• Attractive benefits package
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• Hybrid working
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• Generous holiday allowance
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• Pension scheme
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• Annual bonus (where applicable)
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• Ongoing professional development and career progression
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• A collaborative, supportive finance team within a successful and growing organisation
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