Financial Accountant

About Our Client

Our client is a medium size not for profit organisation based in Birmingham who focused on shaping policy and driving standards

• Manage the annual statutory reporting and work with the auditors in compliance with the current reporting standards.
• Ensure that financial statements adhere to regulatory standards and accurately reflect the company's financial health.
• Provision of accurate numbers for all disclosures in the annual report and statutory accounts
• Closely working with the commercial team, ensuring the accuracy of projects revenue, costs and profitability.
• Ensuring Balance Sheet reconciliations have been completed to an excellent standard, in a timely manner and have been subjected to a robust review process
• Preparation of the VAT returns including partial exemptions calculations and oversee systems enhancements to facilitate digital tax transfer regulations are met.
• Under the direction of the head of finance support projects to implement new, and update existing systems for the processing of financial and non-financial transactions.
• Oversee the restricted funds reporting, working with the Management Accountant to ensure the proper reporting of grants.
• Finance project management.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, charity commissions financial controls. legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Proactively identifying problems and opportunities to standardize, streamline/improve processes and analysis and improve accuracy.
• Responsible for the year-end close process.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manage and comply with, charity and government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

• A successful 'Financial Accountant' should have:
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Experience within a medium size charity.
• Excellent relationship builder at all levels, with a hands-on approach and team player.
• Self-motivated and driven, with a good understanding of business finance requirements.
• Ability to embrace change - open to new ways of working and changes to systems and processes.
• Experience handling annual audits and working with an external auditor.
• Knowledge of accounting, tax and reporting standards & principles
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Competency in dealing with confidential data and exercising sound judgment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office 365,
• Experience using Microsoft Business Central accounting systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, driving shared goals and achieving business objectives.

• A competitive salary range between £50,000- £55,000
• 12 month FTC
• Hybrid working - 2 days a week onsite
• Comprehensive benefits package including a pension plan