Financial Accountant

Robert Walters – Financial Accountant – Permanent – North Birmingham – Hybrid - £55,000-£60,000 per annum Job title: Financial Accountant Location: North Birmingham Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum Hours: Full time

Role details

A leading organisation in the Wholesale industry is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This is a key technical role, offering exposure to complex intercompany accounting across multiple international entities and the chance to work within a high performing, knowledgeable finance function. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting, with a strong focus on intercompany reconciliations, journal entries, and audit support in line with FRS 102 and IFRS. The role involves close collaboration with global stakeholders, supporting month-end and quarter-end processes, and contributing to the strengthening of internal controls and overall financial governance.

Responsibilities of the Financial Accountant

• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions between global entities.
• Prepare and review intercompany journal entries and recharges, maintaining meticulous documentation for audit purposes.
• Ensure strict compliance with FRS 102 and IFRS accounting standards, as well as internal controls.
• Perform monthly and quarterly intercompany reconciliations, proactively resolving any discrepancies that arise during the process.
• Coordinate closely with international finance teams to guarantee timely and accurate financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with audit requests by providing relevant intercompany documentation and supporting materials as needed.
• Support transfer pricing documentation efforts and manage intercompany agreements in line with regulatory requirements.
• Drive improvements in intercompany processes and systems by identifying areas for optimisation and implementing best practices.

What the successful candidate will bring

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Relevant experience in intercompany accounting
• Strong understanding of FRS 102 accounting principles
• Wholesale or Retail industry experience is preferable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills foster effective collaboration within international teams

What sets this company apart

This organisation is a market leading player within the Wholesale industry, with a large national footprint and strong financial backing, the business offers the stability of an established leader alongside the momentum of a company that continues to grow, modernise and invest in its people.

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