Financial Reporting Manager

I am recruiting an experienced Interim Financial Reporting Manager for a leading property company in Central London. The role is paying up to £550 per day (Depending on experience) and will be starting asap until January.

This role will require an audit trained candidate, with experience in statutory reporting with a minimum of 3-4 years post qualified experience and someone who can develop a small team.

4 days in office, 1 day WFH

The key focus of this role is to actively manage and deliver the statutory reporting and accounting compliance for all the UK Group entities.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Statutory Reporting & Compliance

• Review and deliver the production of 90+ statutory accounts for all UK Group entities (including UK and Jersey), ensuring compliance with FRS 102 and IFRS, where applicable.
• Responsible for preparing consolidated statutory accounts
• Ensure all statutory and non-statutory accounts are filed within required deadlines.
• Produce a coordinated statutory accounts, tax filing, and compliance timetable.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Consult with corporate accountants, tax, legal, and company secretarial departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with external auditors, ensuring a smooth audit process.

Technical Accounting Leadership

• Act as a key technical accounting expert for UK Finance, providing advice and preparing accounting papers.
• Offer technical accounting guidance and documentation in response to changes in accounting standards.
• Provide support for corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and liquidations.

Process & Systems Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in the accounts production process using OneSource.
• Lead the OneSource upgrade project, transitioning to a cloud-based platform to enhance efficiency.

Tax & Regulatory Support

• Support the tax team in the preparation of corporation tax returns.
• Oversee iXBRL reporting to ensure accurate submission to HMRC.
• Assist with FCA compliance reporting and completion of ONS surveys. when necessary.

Treasury & Structural Oversight

• Provide Treasury support to the team as needed.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the group structure, including all relevant agreements and contracts, and document appropriate accounting treatments.

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop a team of 2-3 direct reports, fostering professional growth and high performance.

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications:

Essential Requirements

• ACA or CA qualified, with strong technical knowledge of FRS 102
• Proven experience in consolidation accounting and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and review large volumes of statutory and non-statutory accounts.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, with the ability to interpret and apply complex standards.
• Excellent Excel skills and strong proficiency in financial systems.

Preferred Experience

• Big 4 trained accountant with a solid foundation in audit and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting for non-standard entities including Limited Partnerships, General Partners, Jersey Unit Trusts and UK REIT's.
• Experience working in a complex group structure and a fast-paced, high-volume reporting environment.

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