Group Financial Reporting Manager Watford, Hertfordshire 15 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)Circa £80,000 - £90,000Starting - May 2024We are seeking a technically strong Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) to join this market leading high growth business. The role will be covering a maternity leave for approx. 15 Months. We are looking for someone to start around May / June 2024 to enable a smooth 2 Month handover.* Lead Financial Reporting for the Group* Overall responsibility for the Group statutory accounts process (including liaising with external auditors), taxation (including VAT), treasury management (including Group cash flow forecasting and bank covenant reporting) and fixed assets management (including development projects).* Manage a team of three, providing support and direction to the team.* Drive improvements across the financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.* Ensure that the financial information at a sub-ledger level is recorded and reported accurately and reconciliations performed on time. * Build strong and trusting relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.* Lead Financial Reporting function, providing coaching, support and challenge to enable development of three direct reports.* Ensure statutory audits are completed within 5 months of the year end, and all corporate tax (with assistance from advisors) and VAT compliance completed in a timely and accurate manner. Review and support in preparation o...