Our client, an Education Provider based in Birmingham, is currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant on a permanent contract.

The position is due to start ASAP on a full time basis and offers a salary of c.£36,500 - £46,000 (with some potential room for negotiation). This is a hybrid role and will require travel to the office three days per week.

The ideal candidate will be qualified or part-qualified and have a strong background with balance sheet management, capital accounting, consolidated reporting and statutory accounts.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Dealing with monthly balance sheet and cashflow reporting and associated commentary, working towards regular consolidated reporting for the group
• Monitoring the completion of all balance sheet reconciliations, advising on best practice and conducting sample audits throughout the year to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Reconciling balance sheet and expense codes relating to payroll accounts - working closely with payroll, HR and the FP&A team to improve and simplify processes
• Producing the consolidation file for all subsidiary entities - liaising with subsidiary Finance Managers and the Subsidiary Accountant to ensure the timely submission of results
• Eliminating all intercompany trade and balances due/receivable - working with the Senior Assistant Accountant to resolve any differences
• Producing consolidated financial statement notes for inclusion in the statutory accounts pack in a timely manner
• Producing fixed and intangible assets note and lease commitments
• Responding to auditor queries and requests for financial information, working closely with the Corporate Finance Manager and Subsidiaries Accountant and other team members to provide timely and accurate responses.
• Reviewing, advising and approving statutory accounts

Rewards and benefits:

• 40 days annual leave (including bank holidays and seasonal closures)
• Progressive pay structure
• Up to 14% employer pension contributions
• Study support scheme available
• Discounted gym membership
• Family Friendly policies
• EAP

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (flexible)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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