Group Financial Reporting Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Prepare the monthly management accounts pack for the Group and assess the packs at the entity level.

• Generate consolidated income statements, balance sheets, and cash-flow reports, accompanied by variance and KPI commentary.

• Oversee the month-end close process and management accounts schedule across Group companies.

• Review balance-sheet reconciliations and manage intercompany reconciliations as well as consolidation eliminations.

• Report performance metrics against budget and forecasts.

• Compile finance content for the monthly board pack and provide reports for stakeholders.

• Enhance finance processes and pinpoint automation opportunities to minimize manual tasks and boost accuracy.

• Prepare annual consolidated statutory accounts and subsidiary accounts in accordance with FRS 102.

• Evaluate and refine the process for preparing statutory accounts.

• Lead the year-end audit, managing the timetable and serving as the primary contact for external auditors.

• Investigate technical accounting issues and prepare relevant audit and accounting documents.

• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare and submit VAT returns and other regulatory filings.

• Assist with tax planning, compliance, and group tax computations alongside tax advisors.

• Manage anti-fraud, anti-bribery, and whistleblowing policies while maintaining the finance and compliance policy register.

• Direct the Group fraud risk assessment and uphold fraud-prevention procedures.

• Design, document, and test key financial controls across the Group.

• Report on control findings and agreed actions to the Director of Finance.

• Coordinate fraud-awareness training and lead or assist in investigations into suspected fraud or control failures.

• Monitor regulatory changes and update Group policies and processes accordingly.

⛳️ Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience.

• Experience in an accountancy practice is preferred.

• Experience in preparing consolidated statutory accounts under FRS 102 and monthly management accounts for a multi-entity group.

• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles.

• Proficient in financial software and the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Confidence to influence and challenge leaders across the Group.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

• High level of integrity and reliability, with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.

• Experience with internal controls, risk management, or fraud prevention frameworks is desirable but not essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• 33 days of holiday, including bank holidays.

• Personal health cash plan – reimburse expenses for everyday healthcare, such as dental and optical check-ups.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.

• Life assurance coverage at three times your basic salary.

• Complimentary breakfasts and fresh fruit.

• A birthday surprise for every employee.

• Genuine opportunities for development and career advancement.

• Regular feedback and career planning support.

• Team-building events and company-wide celebrations.

• A supportive culture and the necessary tools to perform at your best.