Job Description: Financial Reporting Accountant
Job Title: Financial Reporting Accountant
Location: Manchester
Reporting To: Group Finance Manager
Salary Range: Competitive
Job Purpose
The Financial Reporting Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that key accounting ledgers are kept up to date and accurate across a number of entities. They will apply technical knowledge to deliver month-end and year-end reporting within given deadlines.
The role also involves business partnering for central group services, providing accurate monthly accounting information and budgeting guidance.
Key Tasks, Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1. Act as business partner for central group services, serving as a single point of reference for all financial accounting and performance matters. Enhance financial insights, highlight risks, and foster collaboration.
2. Produce monthly management accounts for both development and central services (Marketing, Finance, IT, HR, and Corporate Services), with a focus on variance analysis and performance alignment.
3. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for designated portfolios, maintaining and reviewing schedules for legal entities.
4. Complete key balance sheet reconciliations across the group, including WIP, Fixed Assets, a...