Financial Reporting Manager

Ascent Recruitment is pleased to exclusively partner with a successful Financial Services SME in Manchester City Centre in search of a qualified Financial Reporting Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys broad ownership, leading a small team and working in a regulated environment.

The Role

• Lead, develop and mentor a team of 3–4 finance professionals.
• Own the general ledger and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and oversee year-end reporting.
• Lead the external audit process and liaise with tax advisers.
• Produce Board reporting and external regulatory reporting.
• Oversee treasury, banking and day-to-day financial operations.
• Drive improvements to financial controls, reporting and finance processes.
• Support the business on technical accounting and business projects.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified (practice-trained preferred, although strong CIMA-qualified candidates will also be considered).
• Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting experience.
• Experience within a regulated environment.
• Previous SME or mid-market experience with broad finance exposure.
• Strong communication skills with an inquisitive, proactive approach.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring a small team.

Salary & Key Benefits

• Annual bonus
• 9 am-5 pm working hours, supporting a genuine work-life balance
• Applications from candidates seeking a 4-day working week will also be considered

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