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
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