Robert Walters - Financial Accountant - Permanent - North Birmingham - Hybrid - £55,000-£60,000 per annum

Job title: Financial Accountant

Location: North Birmingham

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum

Hours: Full time (Hybrid)

Role details

A leading organisation in the retail sector is seeking a highly capable Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This role is integral to delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and maintaining a strong financial control environment. You will be responsible for month-end and year-end processes, statutory reporting, and ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet through robust reconciliations and adherence to internal controls. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure financial information reflects the most up-to-date business activity, while also liaising with auditors and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across UK and international teams.

Responsibilities of the Financial Accountan

• Month-end & Year-end Close: Lead and support the close processes by preparing journals, reconciling key accounts, analysing variances, and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Perform high-quality, detailed balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to the company's control framework.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/UK GAAP) and internal reporting requirements.
• Control Environment: Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Statutory & Audit Support: Assist with statutory accounts preparation, liaise with external auditors, and support the implementation of audit recommendations.
• VAT & Compliance: Prepare VAT returns and support other statutory or compliance-based submissions as required.
• Intercompany & Tax Support: Assist with intercompany reconciliations, transfer pricing documentation, and other tax-related reporting or analysis.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting quality, and strengthen controls within the finance function.

What the successful candidate will bring

• Fully Qualified Accountant.
• Strong balance sheet reconcilations experience.
• Bring proven experience of month end financial accounting within a complex organisational structure.
• Understand P&L drivers, margins, and KPIs so you can interpret results meaningfully for non-finance colleagues.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills that foster trust-based relationships within diverse teams.
• Trained in industry.

What sets this company apart

This organisation is a leader in the retail sector, renowned for its ambitious growth and commitment to excellence. With a clear focus on innovation and market leadership, it offers employees the opportunity to work on high impact projects across multiple divisions and legal entities. The company invests in developing talent at every level, providing structured training, mentorship, and clear pathways for career progression. By joining this team, you become part of a forward thinking business where success is recognised, growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a tangible impact on the company's continued success.

At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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