Group Financial Reporting Manager

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Group Financial Reporting Manager to join the Finance department on a permanent, full-time basis. This role is remote.

This position is responsible for the Group’s monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts, and leads fraud prevention and financial compliance policy across the organization and its subsidiaries. You will work closely with the Director of Finance, external auditors, and business leadership to deliver accurate, timely reporting and support a strong control environment.

Responsibilities

Management Accounts

• Prepare the monthly management accounts pack for the Group and review entity packs, including the consolidated income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow, with clear variance and KPI commentary.
• Own the month-end close process and management accounts timetable, ensuring deadlines are met across all Group companies.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and manage intercompany reconciliations and eliminations on consolidation.
• Report performance against budget and forecast, prepare the finance content of the monthly board pack, and provide financial reports to stakeholders as needed.
• Drive process improvement within the finance function by identifying opportunities to use automation and intelligent tools to simplify reporting, reduce manual work, and improve accuracy.

Statutory Accounts and Audit

• Prepare the annual consolidated statutory accounts for the Group and statutory accounts for each subsidiary under FRS 102, meeting Companies House filing deadlines.
• Review and refine the statutory accounts preparation process (currently in Word).
• Lead the year-end audit as the main contact for external auditors, managing the audit timetable and leading on key areas of audit focus and complex accounting matters.
• Investigate and present conclusions on technical matters (including one-off queries), and write papers for the audit process and accounting papers throughout the year.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and keep stakeholders up to date on accounting policies and processes.

Tax and Regulatory Filings

• Prepare and file VAT returns and other regulatory documents.
• Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations.
• Support tax planning and ensure timely compliance with tax obligations.
• Work with Group tax advisors to prepare Group tax computations.

Fraud, Governance and Compliance

• Own Group anti-fraud, anti-bribery, and whistleblowing policies; review at least annually and maintain a register of finance and compliance policies.
• Lead the Group fraud risk assessment and maintain reasonable prevention procedures under the failure to prevent fraud offence in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
• Design, document, and test key financial controls across the Group; report findings and agreed actions to the Director of Finance.
• Coordinate fraud awareness training for team members and lead or support investigations into suspected fraud or control failures.
• Monitor regulatory changes, including the Bribery Act 2010 and the Criminal Finances Act 2017, and update Group policies and processes accordingly.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least 4 years post-qualified experience.
• Experience preparing consolidated statutory accounts under FRS 102 and monthly management accounts for a multi-entity group.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial software and the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence to influence and challenge leaders across the Group.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and dependability, with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of working in an accountancy practice.
• Experience of internal controls, risk management, or fraud prevention frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits

• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Personal health cash plan (claims for everyday healthcare such as dental and optical check-ups).
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.
• Life assurance at three times basic salary.
• Free breakfasts and fresh fruit.
• Birthday surprise for everyone.

Location

Remote.