Expanding Organisation seeks a Financial Reporting Manager who has a wealth of experience in statutory and interim accounts preparation and possesses specialised skills in preparing consolidated accounts. The Financial Reporting Manager will have a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience, ideally within a top 100 accounting practice, and will be tasked with driving the delivery of precise and regulatory-compliant financial reporting.
Duties of the Financial Reporting Manager include:
Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts for individual entities and consolidated accounts for groups in accordance with UK GAAP and
Manage the complexities involved in consolidation, including dealing with acquisition accounting, intercompany transactions, foreign currency translation of international group members, and other consolidation
Provide technical expertise on financial reporting standards and apply this knowledge to advise on complex group structures and reporting
Work with the manager group to lead a talented team in the preparation and completion of numerous financial reporting engagements, ensuring the quality and accuracy of
Coordinate effectively with clients to collate necessary data and information, resolve issues, and provide guidance on the financial reporting process for consolidated
Work closely with auditors to facilitate the audit process, providing all required information whilst ensuring that audit queries are promptly
Remain up to date with the regulatory environment, interpreting and implementing new accounting standards as they arise to separate and consolidated financial
Take an active role in the development and implementation of internal controls and processes of the Financial Reporting team, to ensure the integrity of work
Ability to suggest viable solutions to complex problems and unblock or resolve all service issues for your clients and
Enhance client relationships through exceptional service delivery and identify opportunities for additional services that benefit client needs and create new business for the
Contribute to the development and execution of strategic initiatives within the Financial Reporting
Requirements for the Financial Reporting Manager include:
A professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years post- qualification
Proven experience in the preparation of separate and consolidated accounts for small, medium, and large companies and groups and familiarity with the related regulatory
Prior managerial role within a financial reporting function (a top 100 UK accounting practice is desirable).
Comprehensive understanding of UK GAAP, IFRS, and the Companies Act
Demonstrate leadership and team management capabilities in a fast-paced
Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple
Exceptional analytical, technical, and problem-solving
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with a diverse range of
Proficiency in financial software systems (CCH Accounts Production) and advanced MS Excel
Benefits include private medical, life assurance, pension and hybrid working after probation.
