Financial Accounting Manager

About the job.

We are recruiting for a Financial Accounting Manager to join the team, based in Birmingham! You will be responsible for the management of the Financial Accounting Team.

This role takes a lead in the delivery of the statutory financial statements and the annual audit process in consultation with the Department for Transport and National Audit Office. You will be responsible producing a robust set of financial statements, developing and maintaining appropriate financial accounting policies and ensuring that our processes are fit for purpose.

• Lead the production of our statutory financial accounts, including the Dartford & Thurrock River Crossing financial statements.
• Ensure our financial statements are compliant with accounting standards and delivered to time.
• Manage relationships with external auditors during both interim and final audits, ensuring a smooth audit process.
• Support the development of our financial accounting policies, processes and disclosures to support regulatory compliance.
• Support the accounting of our complex asset valuations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and alignment with relevant accounting standards and act as an accounting subject matter expert, providing advice to a variety of stakeholders across the business.
• Lead and motivate a high-performing team, effectively utilising their skills to deliver our goals.

About you.

• Fully qualified accountant with current membership in a recognized professional body such as ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, or CIPFA.
• Expert knowledge of IFRS and awareness of FreM.
• Extensive financial accounting experience within a large-scale organisation, demonstrating strong technical and strategic capabilities.
• Relevant experience in accounting for complex assets, such as major infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of government financial reporting requirements, supporting regulatory compliance and transparency.

About us.

Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.

Business Services plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation and growth of the strategic road network. We provide a wide range of essential services across the organisation, ensuring that all functions run smoothly and effectively. We work behind the scenes to support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and services, ensuring that National Highways meets its commitments to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Our key areas of focus include procurement, finance, human resources, IT, and strategic planning. We ensure the company operates efficiently, delivers projects on time and within budget, and meets the needs of stakeholders. By offering expert advice, managing resources, and driving operational excellence, we support National Highways in achieving its mission of maintaining and improving the road network across the country.

External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.