Financial Accountant - immedaite - interim - hybrid

Job Title: Financial Accountant - Hybrid - interim

Location: Birmingham City Centre

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to support key financial processes, including month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and audit preparation. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, the ability to work independently, and a methodical approach in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including maintenance of intercompany accounts
• Support the maintenance and reconciliation of the fixed asset register
• Assist with year-end audit processes, including preparation of supporting documentation
• Produce clear and concise handover and process documentation to support transition into BAU (Business as Usual) operations
• Analyse costs and revenue as part of the month-end close process
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in month-end close, including preparation and analysis of costs and revenue
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Calm and effective under pressure, particularly in a high-volume transactional environment
• Strong organisational skills with a methodical and detail-oriented approach

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with fixed assets accounting
• Knowledge of VAT

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