Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager | PE Backed Professional Services | £60k-£70k+bonus | Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Job Overview:

Axon Moore is delighted to be working alongside an exceptional, high-growth organisation that is looking to appoint a Financial Reporting Manager in a pivotal position in the finance team.

Managing key relationships throughout the business, including direct exposure to PE, this is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a high-calibre and stable senior leadership team that is looking for an individual eager to join an acquisitive environment.

The role will have a reporting focus, liaising closely with the audit partners and PE investors whilst supporting the ongoing growth of the business via acquisitions, gaining hands-on exposure to new systems, defining new processes, and streamlining controls.

The position is ideal if you are looking for a progressive role, in an organisation with a global reach, without losing the hands-on and value-add aspect of the job.

We are looking to speak with ACA Managers, or 2nd/3rd time movers continuing their careers in financial reporting in a hybrid working environment (3 days in the office).

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 + bonus
Location: West Manchester, with hybrid working available.

Main Duties:

• Take ownership over selected entity accounts and all consolidated accounts in accordance with accounting standards.
• Ensure Group statutory filings deadlines are met.
• Co-ordinate reporting packs for the year-end audit.
• Manage audit timetable and drive efficiencies.
• Provide board reports on key accounting developments and the implications for consideration.
• Own key stakeholder relationships across the Group, including Auditors and PE Investors.
• Preparation of Payment Practices reporting.
• Ensure control environment operating effectively.
• ONS returns and covenant reporting.
• Review cash balances across the group.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Preparation of the monthly finance board report.
• Preparation of data for Board and data for client tenders and presentations
• Technical support to team members.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure timetables are adhered to.
• Support users in developing their knowledge of using the system.
• Coaching and development of direct reports.
• Drive continual improvement in reporting, ensuring management information presented is relevant.
• Challenge existing processes and implement improvements.
• Ad hoc tasks and projects as required to support business objectives.
• Support Tax manager in ensuring all tax paid on time.

Person Specification:

• ACA Qualified Accountant with experience working on large-scale audits.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience working in a reporting-focused industry role would be preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and ever-changing business is essential.
• Excellent experience in development processes and controls.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver to deadlines.

This is a great opportunity to work for a company experiencing strong growth. The role can offer a long-term career and fast development opportunities.

For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Joe Develing at .