Financial Accountant

Are you a qualified Accountant with a strong grasp of financial accounting? Do you enjoy working with large data sets and thrive on delivering accurate, timely financial reporting? Looking to take the next step in a high-impact finance role where your work truly matters? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Robertson Bell is excited to be working with a prominent central government body to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis. This is a key role within the financial accounting team, providing technical accounting expertise and supporting the delivery of a complex year-end process, tax compliance and continuous process improvement.

In this role, you will:

• Support the preparation of the organisation’s statutory accounts, including consolidation returns.
• Maintain and analyse accurate accounting records, including reconciliations and relevant journal entries.
• Monitor and review key financial controls, including those operated by outsourced providers.
• Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns in line with deadlines.
• Assist with the delivery of internal and external audits by providing clear, well-evidenced support and liaising with Auditors.
• Champion process improvement, identifying ways to streamline systems and reporting procedures.
• Build strong relationships across Finance and the wider organisation to ensure the relevance and effectiveness of financial information.

This is a hybrid role offering flexible working and requires you to travel into Birmingham once a week. You will benefit from a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and excellent opportunities for professional development in a forward-thinking environment committed to sustainability, inclusivity and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Have solid experience in financial accounting and financial reporting.
• Possess strong knowledge of VAT and experience preparing tax returns.
• Be confident in interpreting large volumes of financial data and spotting anomalies.
• Be a proactive learner who enjoys solving problems and improving systems.
• Have experience working with ERP systems and be proficient in Excel.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile organisation committed to improving services across the sector.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply now to avoid missing out!