Financial Reporting Manager

Location: Fulham, London (2 days/week in the office)

Package: £70,000 to £80,000 (DOE) plus bonus, BUPA, pension

Suitable for: Top 10 audit firm AM/Manager looking to move into industry

Financial Reporting Manager required for a uniquely-interesting service business in Fulham, central London. This business operates globally in a distinctively original space with no other UK competitors, and with its sound leadership has incredibly-exciting growth plans for the next five years to continue winning contracts internationally.

This is an opportunity to be truly mission-focused and contribute towards building something renowned. We're looking for someone from a Top 10 audit firm to join as Financial Reporting Manager , joining a forward-thinking and dynamic organisation. People who are curious and collaborative succeed in this business, we're not looking for someone to simply turn the wheel.

As the Financial Reporting Manager , you will be primarily responsible for:

• Production of statutory and financial accounts for multiple entities across UK and Europe, complying to local GAAP and tax requirements
• Production of consolidated annual financial accounting statements for all European entities, and submission to the US parent according to US GAAP
• Leading the annual audit process from planning to review stages, and acting as the central point of contact for external auditors for your entities
• Provision of financial accounting support across the UK-based group functions, such as accounting position papers and informing on complex financial reporting issues
• Management of monthly financial reporting for the UK business, including review and analysis
• Implementation of new controls and governance procedures as appropriate, in line with new US GAAP, UK GAAP and European GAAP regulations
• Business partnering the financial leadership team and senior leadership team as required, to communicate financial position and support business cases to improve performance
• Continuous improvement of financial reporting systems and processes to streamline reporting practices and improve results
• Working with local tax advisors to ensure that tax reporting is submitted accurately and on a timely basis relevant to each region's requirements
• Ad hoc project support work to assist the group's ongoing development plans

The ideal candidate for this role will be an ICAEW/ICAS qualified accountant making their first move into industry from Big 4 or Top 10 audit firms. Those who are qualified in industry with relevant experience will also be considered for the role. You'll need to have a couple of years' post-qualification experience and be at least Assistant Manager or Manager for this role.

We're looking for challengers who thrive in dynamic and ever-changing environments. The most technically-strong candidates aren't always the best for this business: it's about the right personalities who can help the business achieve its objectives and progress quickly.

If you're ambitious and intrigued about the idea of a unique business, this one is for you.

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