Financial Reporting Manager

A prestigious financial institution in London is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to play a pivotal role within their Finance Department. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to take ownership of the monthly and annual financial and management accounts, provide insightful commentary and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all financial reports with UK GAAP and IFRS standards, while also supporting regulatory requirements.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and oversee the preparation of detailed financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant accounting standards such as UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Conduct timely financial analysis to interpret variances, identify trends, and explain key financial metrics to support informed decision-making by senior management.
• Manage the production or review of annual corporation tax returns, quarterly tax payments, quarterly VAT returns, and yearly BBSI returns with meticulous attention to detail.
• Draft disclosure notes for annual financial statements under UK GAAP/IFRS requirements and collaborate closely with external auditors during audit processes by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls over all financial reporting processes to safeguard data integrity and reliability throughout the department.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Assistant Manager Finance by offering guidance, training, support, and regular performance reviews to foster both individual growth and departmental success.
• Review expense payments, supplier payments, balance sheet reconciliations (including nostro accounts), VAT matters, tax issues, and regulatory reporting prepared by direct reports.
• Assist the Regulatory Reporting Manager with quarterly FINREP regulatory returns as well as other ad-hoc regulatory submissions as required by evolving business needs.
• Support ongoing system enhancements by participating in process improvements that ensure data integrity while mitigating risks associated with errors or fraud.
• Provide holiday cover for colleagues within Group Reporting when needed while assisting the CFO with ad-hoc requests that contribute to overall departmental objectives.

What you bring:

• You are a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with at least three years’ experience in a similar role within financial services only - demonstrating deep familiarity with industry practices.
• Your advanced Excel skills enable you to analyse complex datasets efficiently while presenting findings clearly for non-technical audiences.
• You have hands-on experience preparing statutory accounts under FRS 102/IFRS 9 frameworks along with practical knowledge of corporation tax matters and VAT regulations relevant to UK-based institutions.
• Your background includes significant exposure to regulatory reporting requirements such as FINREP; you understand how these fit into broader compliance landscapes within financial services environments.
• You possess proven ability managing direct reports: coaching team members effectively through regular one-to-ones whilst supporting their ongoing professional development goals.
• Your organisational skills are second-to-none; you consistently meet deadlines even when juggling multiple priorities or responding quickly to ad-hoc requests from senior leadership.
• You demonstrate flexibility in adapting processes or approaches as business needs evolve—always striving for continuous improvement without compromising on accuracy or control.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided – don’t miss out on this outstanding opportunity to join a respected institution committed to your professional growth.

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