Location: Lincoln. Salary: up to A GBP 55,000 per annum. Vacancy Type: Full Time, Permanent.
Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for a well-established and expanding organisation in Lincoln to appoint a technically capable Financial Reporting Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an analytically minded finance professional who thrives on untangling complex financial issues, enhancing processes, and contributing to the evolution of a growing business.
Working alongside the Financial Controller, wider finance leadership team, and group stakeholders, you will be instrumental in elevating reporting standards, strengthening financial controls, and leading a structured initiative to transform the fixed asset and capital expenditure framework.
The role of the Financial Reporting Manager
Fixed Asset Improvement Programme
* Lead the delivery of a clear plan to review, cleanse, and enhance the fixed asset register
* Investigate and correct historical inaccuracies, misclassifications, and gaps
* Establish consistent asset classifications aligned with IFRS and group standards
* Develop and roll out a practical and user-friendly capitalisation policy
Capital Expenditure Oversight
* Collaborate with operational teams to refine CAPEX approval and monitoring processes
* Ensure accurate capitalisation and timely closure of projects
* Improve tracking and reporting of work-in-progress (WIP)
* Strengthen audit trails and supporting documentation
Financial Reporting and Compliance
* Take ownership of month-end and year-end close activities
* Maintain integrity of the general ledger and financial outputs
* Lead the statutory accounts preparation process
* Produce key reconciliations, including balance sheet, cash, and tax submissions
* Ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax requirements, and audit expectations
Systems and Continuous Improvement
* Partner with systems teams to optimise fixed asset functionality
* Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual intervention
* Enhance data quality and reporting across finance and the wider business
Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as the primary contact for all fixed asset-related queries
* Work cross-functionally with operational and senior stakeholders
* Provide clear updates on progress, risks, and key deliverables
* Promote understanding of capitalisation policies across non-finance teams
The Ideal candidate for the Financial Reporting Manager
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and accounting environments
* Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and compliance requirements
* Proactive and hands-on, with a problem-solving mindset
* Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively
* Detail-focused, organised, and self-driven
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards Ltd, please do not hesitate.
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