Accounting and Reporting Manager

Accounting and Reporting Manager

Location: Lincoln

Salary: c£45,000 per annum

Benjamin Edwards is recruiting for an Accounting and Reporting Manager for a high growth and successful business who strive to be industry leaders. As Accounting and Reporting Manager, you will be responsible for working with the Financial Controller to oversee the financial reporting process of the company, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, and ensuring that the overall financial reporting process for the business is robust and integrated. You will work closely with the finance leadership team and the group team.

The role of Accounting and Reporting Manager

• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete
• Manage general ledger and deliver accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement internal controls and procedures for this area to ensure the integrity of financial reporting
• Own and manage the statutory accounts process
• Responsible for performing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Oversee the capitalization of fixed assets and ensure proper accounting treatment in accordance with company policies and accounting standards
• Develop and implement capital expenditure (CapEx) controls to monitor and manage capital projects effectively
• Responsible for preparing corporate tax returns, working with Group tax team to analyse, review and finalise
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and manage tax filings and audits
• Responsible for cash reconciliations, cashflow, interest payments
• Working with FP&A team to ensure that cash availability aligns to strategic funding requirements
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the audit process
• Liaise with Group tax and Group internal auditors
• Partner with business units on central cost areas, providing financial insights and support to drive cost efficiency and strategic decision-making
• Participate in special projects related to financial reporting and accounting as needed
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making
• Deputising for the Financial Controller as required

The ideal candidate for the role of Accounting and Reporting Manager

• Professional certification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CIA, or equivalent (part qualified will also be considered)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting and strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting software and experience in statutory accounts process and execution

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.