Job Description
Accounting & Reporting Manager
Salary: Lincoln (Site based)
Salary: Up to £55,000
Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for a technically strong Accounting and Reporting Manager to join a reputable and growing company in Lincoln. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys solving complex financial challenges, improving processes, and driving meaningful change across a growing business.
Working closely with the Financial Controller, finance leadership team and group colleagues, you will play a critical role in strengthening financial reporting, improving governance and delivering a structured programme to enhance their fixed asset and capital expenditure framework.
The role of the Accounting & Reporting Manager
Fixed Asset Roadmap Delivery
* Deliver a structured roadmap to cleanse, validate and improve the existing fixed asset register
* Identify and resolve historic errors, misclassifications and incomplete records
* Implement clear asset categorisation aligned with IFRS and Group reporting requirements
* Develop and embed a practical capitalisation policy for operational teams
Capital Expenditure Governance
* Partner with operational leaders to improve CAPEX approval, tracking and reporting
* Ensure projects are capitalised accurately and closed out efficiently
* Improve visibility of work-in-progress (WIP) and project completion processes
* Introduce stronger documentation and audit support processes
Financial Reporting & Compliance
* Manage month-end and year-end close processes
* Oversee the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting
* Lead the statutory accounts process
* Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, corporate tax returns and cash reconciliations
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and audit requirements
Systems & Process Improvement
* Work with finance systems teams to improve fixed asset module functionality
* Introduce automation to reduce manual processes
* Strengthen data integrity and reporting capabilities across the business
Stakeholder management
* Act as the key point of contact for fixed asset matters across the organisation
* Partner with operational and cross-functional teams
* Present progress updates and risk summaries to senior leadership
* Build awareness of capitalisation policies across non-finance teams
The Ideal candidate for theAccounting & Reporting Manager
* Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
* Proven experience in accounting and financial reporting
* Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements
* A hands-on problem solver who enjoys tackling complex financial challenges
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
* A self-motivated and detail-oriented professional
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.