Are you ACA or ACCA qualified and looking for your first move into industry?

Do you want a career and not just a job?

Are you looking to join a business and team that will offer you career progression?

If you have answered yes to the questions above then this is the role and business for you.

Financial Accountant required to join a market leading and forward thinking business based in the heart of Dudley

Are you looking to make your first move into Industry and looking for an organisation that offers various progression routes with the support needed to ensure success?

I am currently working with a fantastic business who are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team and be responsible for all aspects of financial accounting and controls. The role has come available due to internal progression and will report in to the Head of Financial Accounts.

As the Financial Accountant you will be ensuring the underlying financial records accurately reflect the results of all subsidiaries across the group, whilst also maintaining clear financial control and advising on all information provided by partners is accurate and in line with group polices. The Financial Accountant will also be crucial in building relationships between the group function and the wider business ensuring that financial support is constantly provided.

Financial Accountants responsibilities will include:

To ensure the efficient completion of the periodic accounts process in respect of managed investment information, including posting accounting journals and production of supporting schedules as required

To review periodic Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensuring unusual transactions are queried with managed investment partners in a timely manner

Work with the investment partners and our internal teams to ensure that all necessary controls are adhered to, that we maintain a robust control of cash and that the relevant controls set out in the managed investment agreements etc are complied with

Be the primary point of contact for managed investment partners for any accounts queries, but also for any wider finance queries, redirecting as necessary

To advise on the technical aspects around accounting for the managed investment agreements, to include consolidation, minority interests, put and call options, related party transactions, etc

To assist in Group financial reporting, including the year-end process and the production of the annual report and financial statements

To produce the subsidiary statutory accounts, accurately and within agreed deadlines

The Financial Accountant position will suit an individual who is looking to take a first step into Industry and trained within an accountancy practice. An audit background would be beneficial or experience in preparing statutory accounts for a range of clients, alongside a keen eye for detail.

Financial Accountant in Birmingham Package: £35,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience) + Pension + 25 days holidays

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