Financial Accountant; FTC)

We are working with an Education provider in Birmingham to recruit a Financial Accountant on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role is paying £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, plus hybrid working and an attractive holiday entitlement.

Our client is a large, high performing Education provider with a strong track record, operating from dedicated offices in Birmingham.

As Financial Accountant reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support and lead on key accounting processes, including:

• Leading the management accounting cycle for central office budgets (budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting).
• Line management of the purchase ledger team including undertaking regular one to one meetings.
• Acting as the primary contact for external auditors and managing audit queries.
• Ensuring robust balance sheet controls, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Cash and treasury management, including BACS checks and faster payments.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and managing HMRC relationships.
• Overseeing accounting for investment portfolios, property assets, special funds and endowments.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.

• Ideally you will be CCAB (e.g. ACA, ACCA) or equivalent qualified. Note, PQ or QBE will also be considered.
• Experience in education, charity or a not-for-profit setting.
• A track record working through year end and dealing with auditors.
• Staff management experience.
• Understanding of property / investment accounting (highly desirable).
• Experience with PS Financials (highly desirable).
• Available to start November 2026.

• £45,000 - £50,000 per annum.
• 35 hour working week.
• 28 days' holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 concessionary days.
• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working.
• Access to training courses and funding towards role-related professional qualifications for eligible employees.
• Payment of professional fees for eligible employees.
• Free lunch, tea, coffee, and other refreshments when attending the office.
• Free on-site parking.
• Cycle to work scheme, for eligible employees.
• Free access to gym, pool, and yoga sessions.
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering free, 24-hour confidential assistance.
• Access to Birmingham Hospital Saturday Fund (BHSF) for cashback on health-related purchases.
• Membership of a regulated pension scheme.
• Death in service benefit: lump sum equal to twice basic salary at the time of death and a spouse's.
• UAC discounted summer camps for 4-14 year olds.