Financial Reporting Accountant
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West Midlands (County)permanentPosted: 9 April 2026
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An 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 / Culture
This 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 For
The ideal candidate will have:
* ACA/ACCA Qualified
* Understanding and proven experience preparing financial statements and IFRS or FRS 101
* Experience in external audit or coordinating audits from the client side.
* Strong understanding of IFRS and ability to apply technical accounting principles
Why Join the business
* Hybrid working
* Global business with progression opportunities
* Supportive managers
* New and exciting business
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
Ref: VL68102
An 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 / Culture
This 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 For
The ideal candidate will have:
* ACA/ACCA Qualified
* Understanding and proven experience preparing financial statements and IFRS or FRS 101
* Experience in external audit or coordinating audits from the client side.
* Strong understanding of IFRS and ability to apply technical accounting principles
Why Join the business
* Hybrid working
* Global business with progression opportunities
* Supportive managers
* New and exciting business
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
Ref: VL68102