Company Accountant

“Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it.  Autograph your work with excellence.”  Jessica Guidobono.
 
Our client is actively seeking a Company Accountant to join their team. Partnering exclusively with Sheridan Maine, this acquisitive SME has ambitious plans to increase their turnover by up to 50% over the next three years. You will be at the heart of a capable and friendly team who take pride in their business.
 
The role will be based predominantly at their South Birmingham/North Worcestershire HQ with travel at least weekly to other locations in the Birmingham area. A pool car is provided for travel between sites, a car driver is required for this reason. Up to one day per week can be worked from home.
 
The role leads a team of 3, and you will enjoy the opportunity to improve systems and processes.
 
Your responsibilities as the Company Accountant will include:

• Oversee the finance function and daily operations of the finance team
• Serve as the key Finance point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage the financial accounting system and processes
• Oversee month-end accounts preparation, executive report packs, and improve the costing model
• Review management accounts and balance sheets, investigating variances with the Senior Management Team
• Provide monthly performance analysis to support business goals
• Provide financial support to the Board for decision-making and business planning
• Manage the year-end process and take responsibility for balance sheet and reconciliations

 
The successful Company Accountant will require the following skills and experience

• Accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, or ACCA) or qualified by experience (QBE) with relevant background 
• Experience in the SME sector
• Experience of managing the complete month end process 
• Leadership qualities and confidence to work closely with non-finance colleagues

If this sounds like a good fit for you and you're keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible. The client is motivated to hire this key role soon.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.