Financial Accountant We are delighted to be working exclusively with a large, dynamic and complex organisation in the West Midlands region to recruit an experienced Financial Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) to join a collaborative and high-performing finance team, operating at the heart of this thriving services organisation.  About the Role: Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Financial Accountant will lead a team of four, with responsibility for delivering all statutory financial reporting requirements, overseeing external audits, managing regulatory returns, and supporting strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis. This is a varied, hands-on role, ideal for an ambitious individual with excellent technical accounting skills, strong stakeholder management capability, and a proactive, continuous improvement mindset. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements for the organisation and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the year-end external audit process, acting as primary liaison with auditors.
• Oversee financial returns to regulatory bodies including HMRC.
• Provide expert advice on tax, VAT and other compliance matters, working with external advisors where necessary.
• Develop and implement financial models and business case templates to support strategic investment decisions.
• Produce high-quality financial analysis, reporting and commentary for senior stakeholders, including Executive Teams and Boards.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of aspiring finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes and reporting.

About You:We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience gained in an accountancy practice, or a large, complex organisation. The ideal candidate will be:

• Technically strong with a sound understanding of financial reporting standards.
• Experienced in managing external audits and regulatory reporting processes.
• A confident communicator with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels, including Executive and Board level.
• A collaborative leader who enjoys developing others and driving team performance.
• Commercially astute with the ability to interpret financial and non-financial data to support strategic decision making.
• Adaptable, resilient and motivated by working in a dynamic environment.