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Permanent

Financial Accountant Specialist

Hays Senior Finance
Coventry
money-bag £45000 - £55000/annum £45,000 -50000
Posted: 16 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 15 July 2026
Ref: 225251154

Your New Role
As Financial Accounting Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and maintaining strong financial controls across the business. You will be responsible for supporting month-end and year-end processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and working closely with stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and drive improvements.
Key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and reviewing monthly financial statements
  • Supporting the month-end and year-end close processes
  • Performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations
  • Supporting statutory reporting and audit requirements
  • Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, including IFRS
  • Providing analysis and commentary on financial performance
  • Supporting process improvements and strengthening financial controls
  • Partnering with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting queries
  • Working collaboratively with central and Head Office teams


What you''ll need to succeed

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)
  • 2-4 years'' post-qualified experience (or equivalent level)
  • Strong financial accounting and reporting experience
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Resilient, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience within financial services or a similar environment is desirable.
  • Exposure to IFRS (particularly IFRS16) would be advantageous.


What you''ll get in return

  • Competitive Salary & Benefits
  • Company Performance Bonus
  • Hybrid Working


What you need to do now
If you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn''t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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