Financial Reporting Manager
As the Financial Reporting Manager, you will lead group consolidation, month-end close activities, and statutory reporting. This hands-on role requires IFRS expertise to deliver high-quality financial reporting, prepare Annual Report and Accounts, and serve as primary liaison with external auditors.
Key Responsibilities
Group Consolidation & Month-End Close - Actively contribute to the month-end group consolidation process, ensuring financial statements are accurate, complete, and validated
Journal Posting & Review - Post monthly consolidation and elimination journals, and review month-end reports and validation checks to ensure integrity of financial data
Technical Accounting Leadership - Draft technical accounting papers and collaborate with external auditors to validate accounting treatments for complex transactions
Advisory on Complex Transactions - Provide expert technical accounting advice on significant internal and external transactions, ensuring alignment with IFRS and UK GAAP
Accounting Standards Implementation - Monitor new IFRS developments, lead implementation projects for new standards, and update accounting policies. Communicate changes effectively across the group
Training & Development - Lead the planning and delivery of the Annual Accounting Standards Training programme for finance and accounting teams, enhancing technical capability and regulatory awareness
Statutory Accounts Preparation - Oversee the end-to-end preparation of annual statutory accounts, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors and providing technical accounting expertise
Board Reporting - Support the preparation of Board papers and related documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy in financial reporting
Continuous Improvement - Identify and implement opportunities to enhance reporting processes, improve efficiency, and add value across the finance functionKey Requirements
Qualified accountant (preferably ACA) with a minimum of 4-5 years post-qualification experience
Proven track record in a technical financial reporting role, either within industry or gained through audit experience at a professional services firm
Experience in consolidation and preparation of monthly accounts
Experience in statutory reporting, group consolidation, and liaising with external auditors on technical accounting matters
Strong working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP, with experience in applying complex accounting standards
Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement new accounting guidance and lead technical projects across finance teams
Essential Skills & Competencies:
High level of technical accuracy and attention to detail
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
Proactive and results-driven, with a commitment to meeting tight deadlines
Ability to analyse complex financial data and present insights clearly and concisely
Resilient under pressure, maintaining a positive and professional approach
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
A strong team player who contributes to a collaborative and high-performing environment
Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and add valueAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
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