Financial Accountant

Job Description

This Birmingham based organisation is long-established with a strong reputation. It has built a distinctive profile around close collaboration with business and the public sector. Located in the heart of the city, the organisation serves to a diverse community. As a [Employer hidden] institution, surplus income is reinvested ensuring long-term sustainability and continued public benefit. It is also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, environmental sustainability, and delivering measurable social value through its activities.

The Financial Accountant will play a key role in financial accounting, control and reporting, with a particular focus on capital projects, capital planning, and treasury management.

You will take ownership of cash reporting and forecasting, support the production of management and statutory accounts, and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards. This is a varied and visible role requiring strong stakeholder engagement across multiple functions.

• Support the delivery of high-quality financial accounting, reporting and control.
• Lead on capital planning, including production and monitoring of the annual capital plan.
• Monitor capital project performance and forecasting future spend.
• Manage the accounting and reporting of capital grants.
• Produce accurate and timely cashflow forecasts and treasury reports.
• Support treasury activities including cash management, debt financing and investment of surplus funds.
• Monitor compliance with banking covenants.
• Review bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of cash postings.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to senior stakeholders and project managers.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems and reporting.
• Line manage and develop a Treasury Assistant.

Requirements

Financial Accountant:

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CGMA or equivalent) with at least 2 year's post-qualification experience in a financial or management accounting role.
• Strong experience in cashflow forecasting, treasury management and capital budgeting.
• Experience working in complex environments with competing priorities.
• Proven ability to deliver accurate outputs to tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Strong financial systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• A proactive, "can-do" attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
• Treasury Management qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
• Experience improving financial processes and reporting.
• Knowledge of project costing.
• Experience using Power BI.

Benefits

Financial Accountant:

• £48,000 - £59,000 per annum.
• 30 days annual leave + 8 public holidays + 5 additional close down days.
• Compassionate Leave.
• Attractive pension scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible working policy.
• CPD Allowance.
• Health & Well-being support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to gym and swimming pool.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).