Financial Accountant

Role: Financial Accountant

Sector: Public Sector

Duration: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Birmingham - Hybrid

Salary: £50k

Sellick Partnership has been engaged to recruit a Financial Accountant for our Public Sector client based in Birmingham.

Job Purpose: Financial Accountant

Responsible for preparing the financial statements and act as a key liaison with external auditors
Provide technical accounting advice
Manage the day-today operations of the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Analyse current financial processes to identify opportunities for improvementMain responsibilities: Financial Accountant

Lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial reporting
Review key accounting entries, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
Support the year-end audit process and coordinate responses to audit recommendations
Act as the Finance Subject Matter Expert for Oracle Fusion ERP
Identify and implement opportunities to improve reporting, controls, workflows and automation through better utilisation of Oracle functionality
Support system enhancements, testing and transformation activities
Own and continually improve end-to-end financial accounting processes
Lead the identification and resolution of process inefficiencies, control weaknesses and recurring issues
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery, reduce risk and improve operational efficiency. Essential Criteria - Financial Accountant:

Strong technical Accounting Knowledge, including IFRS
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong stakeholder management skills
Fully Qualified If you would like to apply for the Financial Accountant post or would like to find out more, please apply now or contact Adam Rouse at Sellick Partnership on (phone number removed).

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