Financial Accountant

  • Gleeson Recruitment Group
  • City, Birmingham
  • Aug 11, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Are you ready to step into a role where no two days are the same?
Do you thrive on balancing the precision of financial accounting with the insight and influence of management reporting?
Want to be part of a high-performing finance team in a truly global, fast-paced business where your work has real impact?


We are thrilled to be supporting a high impact, forward thinking business based in Birmingham. This is a brilliant opportunity for a technically strong accountant who also enjoys getting under the skin of a business to understand what drives performance. You'll be the kind of person who loves variety, one day you'll be deep in the detail of statutory accounts, and the next you'll be working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver clear, actionable insights. You'll have the chance to work across multiple entities, strengthen your knowledge of both UK GAAP and US GAAP, and get stuck into meaningful projects that drive improvement across the finance function. If you're looking for a role where you can flex both your technical skills and your commercial thinking, this is it.

This role comes with an annual salary of up to 55,000.00 dependent on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting statutory financial statement preparation and submissions
  • Maintaining the fixed asset register, managing CAPEX, and producing monthly stock analysis
  • Support with producing accurate management accounts with clear analysis and commentary
  • Completing VAT returns for UK and EU
  • Building strong relationships with audit teams and ensuring compliance with SOX regulations
  • Leading on ad-hoc finance projects and driving process improvements

Candidate Experience, Qualifications and Skills:

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA Part-Qualified, Finalist, or Fully Qualified
  • Strong grounding in financial accounts with some exposure to management accounting
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels
  • High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • SAP and advanced Excel skills are a plus

Benefits Include:

  • Annual salary up to 55,000.00
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible hours
  • Study support if required
  • Progression and development opportunities

If you're looking for a role that will keep you engaged, stretch your skills, and give you exposure to a global business environment, this is your next move.

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