Financial Reporting Manager

My client, one of Liverpool's most iconic companies, is looking to hire a technically savvy Financial Reporting Manager to join their head office in South Liverpool. This position is full time on-site due to the nature of the business operations.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Reporting Manager to join their dynamic team, reporting into a very high calibre Finance Director. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide accurate, timely, and insightful management information in accordance with business requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing external audits, statutory reporting, month-end processes, and the preparation of management accounts and VAT returns. This role requires a commitment to best practice governance standards and highly effective business processes.

What you'll do:

• Ensure all aspects of the Group’s financial control environment are operating effectively at all times.
• Maintain the integrity and reporting of the Group’s balance sheet.
• Oversee completion of key monthly control processes such as the month-end close process and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage the Group’s consolidated management accounts.
• Handle all aspects of external regulatory reporting.
• Control the year-end statutory accounts preparation process and liaise with external auditors.
• Oversee all regulatory submissions including HMRC returns and payments.
• Supervise transactional areas of Finance including sales ledger and purchase ledger across group companies.
• Improve Finance process efficiency and controls through automation and optimising usage of systems.
• Update accounting policies in line with new accounting standards development.

What you bring:

• ACA Qualified
• Proven experience in financial management and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of audit processes, statutory reporting, and VAT returns.
• Ability to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful management information.
• Experience in overseeing transactional areas of Finance including sales ledger and purchase ledger.
• Proficiency in improving Finance process efficiency through automation and optimising usage of systems.
• Knowledge of updating accounting policies in line with new accounting standards development.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please get in touch today!

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