Financial Reporting Advisory Director
Employer Location England, Berkshire, Reading Salary - per annum + Competitive, DOE Closing date 18 Sep 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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📌 Financial Reporting Advisory Director
Location: Reading, UK
Sector: Professional Services - Advisory
🌟 About the Firm
A leading accountancy and business advisory organisation, providing strategic advice and tailored solutions to high-growth, entrepreneurial businesses across the UK and internationally. The firm works closely with ambitious SMEs and large multinational groups, helping them navigate complex financial landscapes and unlock long-term value.
💼 About the Team
The Business Services and Outsourcing (BS&O) division plays a pivotal role in delivering sustainable solutions such as accounting, payroll, and compliance services. The team also acts as a connector across the firm's broader service offerings, both domestically and globally. By cultivating deep client relationships, BS&O professionals open doors for cross-functional collaboration and holistic advisory support.
🚀 The Opportunity
This is a senior leadership role within the Financial Reporting Advisory practice. As the Regional Leader for Financial Reporting Advisory, you will:
1. Lead local and national advisory engagements
2. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to grow regional revenue share
3. Deliver innovative, market-relevant solutions to complex financial reporting challenges
4. Empower CFOs and finance teams by easing the pressures of accounting and compliance
5. Contribute to the strategic direction and success of the national advisory plan
🎯 Key Responsibilities
6. Manage a diverse portfolio of advisory projects
7. Build and maintain strong client relationships
8. Drive business development and identify opportunities for growth
9. Mentor and develop junior team members
10. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality frameworks
🧠What You'll Bring
11. ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent overseas certification)
12. Deep expertise in UK GAAP and IFRSs (including IFRS 9, 15, and 16)
13. Proven experience delivering financial reporting advisory services or audit to complex businesses
14. Strong project management skills across multiple concurrent engagements
15. Demonstrated leadership in staff development, mentoring, and recruitment
16. Familiarity with financial products, regulatory compliance, and anti-money laundering practices
17. Commercial acumen and a track record in business development
🌈 Culture & Development
The firm fosters a people-first culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and continuous learning. You'll be encouraged to be yourself, contribute meaningfully, and grow professionally through structured development programmes, mentoring, and agile working practices.
🧩 Why Join?
18. Work in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment
19. Access cutting-edge collaboration spaces and resources
20. Be part of a team that values innovation, inclusion, and excellence
21. Shape your career with clarity and purpose
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
22. Corporate Governance
23. Credit Control
24. Part-Qualified Accountant
25. Payroll
26. Public Practice Accounting
27. Public Services Accounting
28. Senior Finance – Qualified
29. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
30. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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