Job Description
Group Reporting Manager – Leading Retail Group (Bedfordshire) up to £90,000 + 20% Bonus | Hybrid Working | Rapidly Growing EnvironmentAre you an experienced finance professional looking to step into a high-impact role within a large, fast-growing retail organisation? Our client, a major retail group based in Bedfordshire, is expanding rapidly and seeking a Group Reporting Manager to join their dynamic and progressive finance function.This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, change-driven environment where you’ll play a key role in driving high-quality financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity group.About the Role As Group Reporting Manager, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for delivering accurate and timely statutory reporting, technical accounting guidance, and strong support through the year-end and audit processes.Your key responsibilities will include:
* Ownership of consolidated group statutory accounts
* Acting as a technical accounting expert under IFRS
* Leading the year-end process and managing relationships with external auditors
* Driving improvements in reporting processes, controls, and governance
* Managing and developing a high-performing team
* Collaborating with senior finance stakeholders across the group
This role offers both challenge and progression, with ongoing opportunities as the business continues its ambitious growth trajectory.About You This role is particularly well suited to:
* ACA-qualified accountants making the move from practice—especially those who have spent time in industry within large or complex organisations
* Candidates with strong group reporting experience within industry, ideally in large-scale or multinational environments
* Individuals with excellent technical accounting knowledge and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders in a changing, fast-paced environment
You’ll thrive here if you enjoy ownership, problem-solving, and driving improvements while supporting a high-performing team.What’s on Offer
* Salary: ~£85,000
* Bonus: 20%
* Hybrid working model
* The opportunity to join a progressive, evolving finance function within a major retail group
* Clear progression routes as the business continues to scale