Senior Financial Accountant

Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant
Location: Birmingham (Nechells, B7)
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 (dependant on experience)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time, On Site
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am 6pm (40 hours p/w)

We are working with a well‑established and growing specialist manufacturing business in Birmingham to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant.

You will oversee the company's day‑to‑day financial accounting activities, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards.

• Preparing Monthly Management Financial Reports including forecasts.
• Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Cash management including bank reconciliations and cashflow reporting.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations including follow up and resolution.
• Identifying, developing, and implementing process and system improvements for maximum efficiency and compliance
• Manage stock take and reconciliation of book stock to physical stock count results
• Month end process and closing.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards
• Supporting external audits

• Full professional accountancy qualification (e.g., CCAB, CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
• At least 5 years post‑qualification experience
• In‑depth knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS and financial regulations
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUP) with experience in financial modelling, automation, scenario analysis, and KPI dashboard reporting
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient with accounting software
• 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

• Sage 200 experience
• Experience working in healthcare or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry