309 Financial Reporting jobs in the United Kingdom

• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for financial performance.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain accounting records.
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Support ad-hoc financial projects and analysis as required.

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA qualified or nearing completion.
• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant or in a similar financial role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (UK GAAP and/or IFRS).
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with financial audits and tax compliance is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage workload effectively.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Perform detailed financial analysis, variance explanations, and trend identification.
• Manage and oversee the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of postings.
• Support with statutory audits and tax compliance activities.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and ensure all entries are accurate.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses as required by management.
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards and best practices.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS or UK GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, essential for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to accounting challenges.
• Experience in financial modelling is a plus.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Manage the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions.
• Perform detailed financial analysis, variance analysis, and trend identification to provide insights into business performance.
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads.
• Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements.
• Develop and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate any discrepancies.
• Prepare management reports and presentations to support strategic decision-making.
• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of accounting software and systems.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the accounting team.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations.

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA qualification or equivalent, or a strong track record of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, with a focus on financial reporting and analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent understanding of financial controls and audit processes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience in a professional services or corporate finance environment is advantageous.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial issues.

Financial Reporting Accountant 
Location: Birmingham B15 1LZ, Hybrid
Salary: £54,560 per annum 
Hours: 35 per Week 
Term: Permanent

We believe that great homes build better lives. At the heart of this mission is a high-performing Corporate Finance team managing millions in investment, delivering reporting our leaders, the regulator and tenants can trust, and maintaining the financial strength that keeps us moving forward.

Joining us as a Financial Reporting Accountant, you'll achieve this by ensuring accurate and robust accounting for Midland Heart, subsidiaries and Mutual companies. You'll lead a team of two Assistant Financial Accountants to deliver:

• Accounting for the Mutuals business area, including accounting for property sales, mortgages and taxation – Mutuals are unique Retirement Housing schemes with each one being their own legal entity and governed by their appointed committee.
• Provision of Service Charge Accounts.
• Production of annual statutory accounts for each individual mutual company with differing year ends, as it stands 36 financial accounts and 160 statements per year.

As the Financial Reporting Accountant, you'll lead on more complex accounting, including the production of year end annual accounts, and it's 4 subsidiary accounts. Importantly, you'll partner effectively with key business stakeholders, particularly key stakeholders within the Mutuals team and work closely with external Auditors throughout the audit timetable.

This is a varied yet structured role, offering you the opportunity to utilise your financial accounting skills, build strong relationships with business stakeholders and undertake meaningful work that has a real impact on our Leasehold and Shared Ownership tenants.

Our Ideal Candidate?

• Fully qualified Accountant status (e.g. ACA/ACCA/ACMA).
• Experience of producing, overseeing the preparation of and presenting Statutory Accounts, reconciliations and month end / year end accounting.
• Experience of managing, coaching and developing a team in a Finance / Accounting setting; OR the ability, passion and leadership aptitude to do this as evidenced in your Cover Letter.
• Experience of supporting external audits or liaising with external auditors.
• Proven ability to present financial information to a broad range of business stakeholder / non-financial audiences and influence positive outcomes.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word.

In this role, you can expect to work from our Birmingham, Bath Row office a minimum of 3 days per week, with 2 days working from home.

Who are Midland Heart? We're one team working together for our tenants; a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we're here to develop your potential.

Closing Date: 31 October 2025 
We reserve the right to appoint prior to the advertised closing date.

Interested? Applying is easy - simply click the apply button. You will be directed to our candidate portal, there you can see a link to the full Role Profile and submit your CV and Cover Letter which together highlight your suitability against the above criteria.

Please note, we're unable to consider applications without a Cover Letter for this role.

Suitable candidates will be contacted promptly and invited to take part in an initial call with the Hiring Manager. If this goes well, we'll invite you to participate in a final stage assessment onsite week commencing 20th October 2025.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.

Recruitment agencies
Midland Heart only pays agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been formally engaged to work on a specific role by a member of our Resourcing team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to any of our employees or via our careers website. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid.

Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Midland Heart will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.
 

Reporting Manager – Finance (Hybrid Working)

Location: Inverclyde (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Type: Permanent

Industry: Travel & Leisure

Your new company

Join a global travel group with experience delivering exceptional service and unforgettable experiences across 70 countries. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, this organisation is driven by purpose and passion. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Reporting Manager to support their Finance Operations team.

Overview of the role

As Reporting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely transactional finance reporting across the organisation. Acting as a central service to the wider Finance and FP&A teams, you’ll ensure transparency, auditability, and efficiency in reporting processes, working closely with financial systems and stakeholders.

You’ll lead a small team and be responsible for extracting and distributing actuals data from core ERP ledgers (GL, AP, AR, FA, Cash), supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the extraction and distribution of actuals transactional finance reports from the ERP system.
• Support month-end close by providing timely and accurate ledger-level reporting.
• Prepare reconciled reports aligned with trial balance data.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, Insurance, and Audit teams to ensure reporting accuracy and compliance.
• Drive process improvements in collaboration with Finance Systems to enhance visibility and efficiency.

What they are looking for

• 5+ years’ experience in accounting, with broad exposure across P2P, O2C, and R2R processes.
• Strong working knowledge of Oracle R12 (or similar ERP), including GL, AP, AR, FA, and Cash modules.
• Advanced Excel skills, particularly for large-volume reconciliations.
• Proven experience managing reporting as an internal service.
• Excellent attention to detail, resilience under pressure, and a strong service orientation.

You will have:

• The Opportunity to work with a respected global brand in the travel industry.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility.
• Supportive team culture and leadership.
• Career development opportunities within a forward-thinking organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including discounts, healthcare, pension, flexible holidays, discounts.

What to do next

If you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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