Group finance reporting lead

Job Description

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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