Financial Reporting Lead - £55,000 to £60,000 We are partnering a evolving SME operating in a fast paced, commercially driven environment. The business is strengthening its finance function and is seeking a Financial Reporting Lead to take ownership of financial reporting integrity, balance sheet control, and fixed asset governance. This is a hands-on role with broad exposure across reporting, controls, and systems improvement, working closely with the Head of Finance to enhance financial accuracy, strengthen processes, and support business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead month-end close and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting Prepare management accounts with variance analysis and insight Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet accounts with strong control focus Support year-end close, statutory reporting, and audit processes Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls Own and maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring accuracy and completeness Oversee capitalisation of projects, WIP balances, and legacy data clean-up Strengthen capital expenditure tracking, governance, and documentation Support development and enforcement of capitalisation policies Improve reporting processes, controls, and financial systems Drive automation and reduce manual processes Enhance data integrity across finance systems Act as key contact for fixed asset and reporting queries Partner with operational teams on capital project accuracy Provide clear reporting and insight to senior stakeholders What We're Looking For Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent) Strong experience in management accounting or financial reporting Solid understanding of fixed assets and balance sheet control Experience with reconciliations and process improvement Strong Excel and analytical skills Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment Desirable: ERP systems experience (Sage, Xero, SAP, Oracle) and audit exposure What's on Offer £55,000 - £60,000 salary Broad ownership across reporting and fixed assets Direct exposure to senior finance leadership Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes High-impact role in a growing business