Financial Accountant

HomeServe Membership Ltd; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance business is seeking a Financial Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and robust controls. You will prepare statutory and management accounts, manage financial close processes, and support FCA regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong technical and analytical skills, and experience in financial services is preferred. This role provides an opportunity for career development in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Single private medical cover

6% matched pension

10% annual bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and management accounts in line with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Manage financial close processes, reconciliations, and reporting to Group Finance.
• Maintain rigorous balance sheet controls and ensure SOX compliance.
• Support FCA regulatory submissions and governance reporting.
• Handle VAT and tax pack preparation.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Excellent analytical ability

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Resilient and adaptable

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Location: Walsall (Hybrid – 2 days office, 3 days home)
Salary: Up to £50,000 + 10% annual bonus
Benefits: Single private medical cover, 6% matched pension

Ready to make an impact in a fast-growing, regulated finance business?
Join HomeServe Finance Limited at a pivotal moment in our journey to become Europe’s leader in home efficiency. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with commercial insight in a role that offers real influence, career progression, and exposure to senior leadership.

About Us
HomeServe Finance Limited is part of the HomeServe Group, a leading home services business operating across Europe and beyond. We’re on an exciting journey to become the European leader in home efficiency, helping homeowners decarbonise and run their homes more sustainably. Our Consumer Finance division is a fast-growing, FCA-regulated lending business focused on residential HVAC and renewables.

The Role
As a Financial Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and robust controls within a dynamic, regulated environment. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and gain exposure to both technical accounting and commercial finance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and management accounts in line with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Manage financial close processes, reconciliations, and reporting to Group Finance.
• Maintain rigorous balance sheet controls and ensure SOX compliance.
• Support FCA regulatory submissions and governance reporting.
• Handle VAT and tax pack preparation, with knowledge of partial exemption VAT beneficial.
• Partner with internal teams to provide insights and influence decision-making.

About You

What We’re Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical skills.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments preferred.
• Excellent analytical ability and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills to present complex financial information clearly.
• Resilient, proactive, and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.

About Us

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business at a transformative stage, offering hands-on experience, career development, and exposure to senior leadership. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values integrity, persistence, and innovation