Financial Accountant

Birmingham, United Kingdom | Posted on 01/07/2026

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified Financial Accountant to lead the finance function for the UK operations of a rapidly growing, international sustainable energy and distribution business. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller based at head office, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day accounting, compliance, and financial reporting for the UK entity, while supporting the wider group finance function.

This role is ideal for a proactive finance professional looking to make a significant impact within a collaborative, future‑focused industry.

• Lead the day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and compliance requirements for the UK entity.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow projections, and update balance sheet control files and reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany transactions, including calculations, postings, and intercompany billing.
• Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and weekly/monthly payroll journals.
• Support the monthly review of base costs and overheads, and calculate supplier and customer rebates.
• Support the development of the yearly group budget and assist in preparing reporting packs that review actual versus budgeted performance and key performance indicators.
• Maintain the FX register and manage allocated balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with external auditors and support both internal and external audit processes.
• Roll out, embed, and maintain group financial policies, procedures, and business intelligence/analysis tools.
• Assist with wider European subsidiaries and undertake ad hoc finance department activities as required.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA).
• Proven experience in a similar financial accounting role, ideally with 5+ years of post‑qualification experience.
• Strong communication and business partnering skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong numerical skills, and a solution‑oriented approach to problem‑solving.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and strong experience working with ERP systems.
• Experience with in the renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, construction, or engineering sectors is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with operating in strong control environments is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative international team.
• Must live within a reasonable, commutable driving distance of the Redditch office.
• Eligibility Residency in UK.

Annual salary package and performance‑based annual bonus scheme.

An immediate start is available for the successful candidate.

The opportunity to head up the UK finance function for an expanding international market leader.

Annual salary and benefits package is available.