Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant Location: Birmingham (Nechells, B7) Salary: £50,000-£55,000 (dependant on experience) Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Office Based Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm Overview A fantastic opprtuntiy has arisen for a Senior Financial Accountant to join a growing, specialist manufacturing business based in Birmingham, working as part of a small and friendly finance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a key role in managing and reporting on the company’s financial performance, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and supporting strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities * Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports, including forecasts * Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable * Oversee cash management, including bank reconciliations and cashflow reporting * Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies * Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance * Coordinate stock takes and reconcile book stock with physical counts * Lead month-end closing processes * Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards * Support external audits What Were Looking For * Fully qualified ACCA or ACA accountant with relevant post-qualification experience in a similar role * 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 * Proficient with accounting software (Sage 200 preferred) * 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