Financial Reporting Accountant

About the Business An opportunity to be a Financial Reporting Accountant for a Listed/PLC business in Birmingham City Centre. It’s a new, modern business with a great team and great reputation. This role will help drive decision-making for the wider group. Main Duties: The role focuses on producing accurate financial reports, overseeing statutory accounts, supporting audit activity, and maintaining an effective controls framework. It will also play a key part in finance-related projects, including accounting standard transitions and improvements to systems and processes. * Prepare statutory financial statements in line with FRS 101 requirements. * Deliver month-end reporting outputs, including reconciliations, supporting schedules, and variance analysis. * Ensure alignment with group accounting policies and applicable IFRS standards. * Act as the main contact for external auditors, coordinating the audit process from planning through to completion. * Respond to audit queries and ensure all required documentation is provided in a timely manner. * Maintain and enhance internal controls, ensuring processes are clearly documented and regularly reviewed. * Manage tax reporting obligations, ensuring submissions are accurate and completed within deadlines. * Provide technical accounting input on complex areas and support the development of accounting policies. * Contribute to the transition from US GAAP to IFRS, including analysis, documentation, and communication with stakeholders. * Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, with a focus on efficiency, consistency, and automation. * Assist with a range of finance initiatives such as system implementations, structural changes, and integration activities. * Work closely with colleagues across finance, tax, and operational teams to support business objectives and ensure alignment. Location / Office / Culture This role is based in Birmingham City Centre, going into the office 3 days a week in the office and 2 at home. The company operate from a modern office consisting of a strong finance team of circa 60. The business is very flexible in its working patterns. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: * ACA/ACCA Qualified * Understanding and proven experience preparing financial statements and IFRS or FRS 101 * Experience in external audit or coordinating audits from the client side. * Strong understanding of IFRS and ability to apply technical accounting principles Why Join the business * Hybrid working * Global business with progression opportunities * Supportive managers * New and exciting business About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: VL68102