Financial Reporting Manager

Overview

Financial Reporting Manager – Permanent, Full‑time, Hybrid role based in Saffron Walden, Essex. Initially fully office‑based for 6–8 weeks, then a hybrid model with 1–2 days per month on site.

Working hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday (8:30 am – 5:30 pm).

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays, plus a Holiday Exchange Scheme
• Employee extras: performance‑related bonus, company pension (5% employee / 8.5% employer), life assurance, income protection, flexible and supportive working culture, health and wellbeing support

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and support strategic financial reporting in line with FRS 102 / IFRS
• Manage the external audit process, liaise with auditors and resolve technical queries
• Deliver regulatory reporting to HMRC, PRA, and FCA in line with compliance requirements
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, including balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance team
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all financial reporting activities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Strong experience in financial reporting, audit, or accounting within a regulated financial services environment
• In‑depth technical knowledge of FRS 102 / IFRS and confidence liaising with auditors and key stakeholders
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities effectively
• Proactive and solutions‑focused approach, committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and continuous improvement

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