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Financial Accounting Manager

Birmingham Permanent £55,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
A qualified accountant opportunity leading financial reporting, controls, compliance, and transactional finance within a large, complex organisation.You'll drive month-end reporting, statutory accounts, VAT compliance, and finance transformation while partnering with senior stakeholders across the business.
  • Lead a high-profile finance function
  • Join an organisation investing heavily in finance transformation

About Our Client

A not-for-profit organisation based in Birmingham, dedicated to making a positive impact through its work.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead month-end and year-end reporting processes
  • Maintain ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and financial control accounts
  • Oversee VAT compliance, returns, and HMRC requirements
  • Support statutory accounts preparation and external audits
  • Provide technical accounting expertise across the finance team
  • Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
  • Support treasury management and cashflow forecasting
  • Drive improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting
  • Lead, coach, and develop finance team members
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation



The Successful Applicant

About YouWe're looking for a technically strong finance professional who combines accounting expertise with strong leadership skills.

You will ideally have:

  • ACA or ACCA qualification
  • Significant experience within a financial accounting environment
  • Strong knowledge of statutory reporting and financial controls
  • Experience managing complex balance sheet reconciliations
  • A proven background in VAT compliance and reporting
  • Previous leadership experience within finance teams
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement



Experience within a large, complex organisation is essential, while exposure to ERP systems and the not-for-profit sector would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Salary c£60,000
  • Permanent position in the not-for-profit sector in Birmingham.
  • Opportunity to play a key role in the organisation's financial operations.
  • Hybrid working model
  • Opportunity to lead a key finance function
  • Significant exposure to senior stakeholders
  • Influence finance transformation projects
  • Join an organisation making a positive impact across the UK
  • Excellent career development opportunities



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Neha Donohoe
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7107425
Phone number
+44 121 634 6992

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accountant
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Neha Donohoe
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6992
Job reference
JN-092026-7107425