Robert Walters - Company Accountant and Business Partner - Permanent - Coventry - Hybrid - £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Job title: Company Accountant and Business Partner

Location: Coventry

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Hours: (Full time)

Role details

A leading international organisation is seeking a Company Accountant and Business Partner to join its team in Coventry. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of core financial reporting and controls while playing a key role in driving commercial performance and profitable growth. You will be responsible for preparing management accounts, overseeing cash flow and working capital, supporting statutory reporting, and leading budgeting and forecasting activities. Working closely with sales, operational teams and senior management, you will provide meaningful financial insight, analyse margins, identify opportunities to improve profitability, and support key business decisions through commercial analysis and financial modelling.

Responsibilities of the Company Accountant

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements with precision to ensure all reporting meets group timetables and standards.
• Submit comprehensive monthly reporting packs to group finance while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger through diligent reconciliations.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, journals, balance sheet controls, and oversee banking activities including foreign currency transactions as required.
• Monitor cash flow closely by preparing forecasts and optimising working capital performance to support business objectives.
• Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts by liaising with external auditors and ensuring compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse gross margin performance across customers, product categories, projects, and service lines to identify opportunities for profitability improvement.
• Partner with sales, operational teams and senior management to improve profitability and recover margin leakage through pricing reviews, project and contract performance analysis, financial modelling for tenders, and providing commercial insight into financial results, risks, opportunities and investment decisions.
• Lead the annual budgeting process for the business unit while preparing regular forecasts, scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, monitoring performance against budget, and identifying corrective actions.
• Maintain and review the fixed asset register to guarantee assets are accurately capitalised and depreciated according to policy.

What the successful candidate will bring

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles including statutory compliance requirements and management reporting best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse gross margin performance effectively across multiple business dimensions such as customer segments or product lines.
• Experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders to influence commercial outcomes through clear communication and collaborative problem-solving.
• Exceptional attention to detail paired with commercial awareness that ensures accuracy in reporting alongside strategic insight.

What sets this company apart

Join a fast-growing, internationally recognised organisation at the forefront of their industry, with an established global presence and an exciting future ahead. As part of a successful international group, the business offers the best of both worlds: the stability and resources of a global organisation, alongside the opportunity to make a real impact within a close-knit local team.VThis is an excellent environment for someone looking to progress their career, take on new challenges and develop their skills within a growing business. With opportunities to work closely with senior leadership, collaborate across departments and gain exposure to wider commercial operations, you'll have the chance to broaden your experience and take the next step professionally.

The culture is built around collaboration, continuous improvement and investing in people. Supportive leadership, a strong team environment and a commitment to professional development make this an exciting opportunity to join a business where ambitious individuals can grow, progress and build a long-term career.

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