Senior Financial Accountant
CV-LibraryNechells, City and Borough of BirminghampermanentPosted: 24 June 2026
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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)
* Atleast 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
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)
* Atleast 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