The Financial Reporting Manager is a new role which will play a central role in the preparation of the group's consolidated financial statements under IFRS, manage the group’s internal financial reporting and act as a key technical resource across the finance function.
This is suited to a qualified accountant, with sound technical ability (IFRS/UK GAAP) and experience of professional services businesses, looking to take the next step into a technical reporting role within a listed environment.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the month-end process, ensuring timely internal reporting, and the production of quality management information supporting the divisional Finance Directors and business partners as required.
- Take responsibility for the monthly, half year and year end close cycles
- Prepare audit deliverables for first review and resolve audit queries in line with agreed timelines
- Document technical accounting positions and draft technical papers on matters such as revenue recognition (IFRS 15), leases (IFRS 16), share-based payments (IFRS 2) and business combinations (IFRS 3) for the Group CFO and Audit Committee where relevant.
- Manage and develop a team of two direct reports.
- Collaborate across the group finance function including supporting our FP&A; business partner; systems and financial operations teams.
- Support ad-hoc projects including system improvements; process automation initiatives; and acquisition integrations.
Candidate profile
- ACA or ACCA qualified.
- A team player, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build credible working relationships across group finance, divisional finance teams, and non-finance stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP, gained either in practice or in a relevant industry role.
Experience of preparing or auditing consolidated financial statements.
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to handle large datasets and build clear working papers.
- Strong written communication, with the ability to draft robust technical memos and disclosure notes.
- High attention to detail and a methodical, review-ready approach to working papers.
- Experience in a listed (Main Market or AIM) environment, either as auditor or in-house.
What we offer
- 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Flexibility to buy and roll over holidays
- Private Medical Insurance + annual health assessment
- 24/7 Access to virtual GP + mental health support
- Internal and external professional qualifications support
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
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