Director/Associate Director - Financial Reporting

SW Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Director/Associate Director for their Financial Reporting team in Birmingham. The successful candidate will manage operations, enhance client relationships, and drive business development while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits like private medical insurance and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Generous holiday package

Fully funded professional training

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Eye care support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial reporting under UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong leadership and business development skills.
• Experience with diverse businesses, including international groups.

Responsibilities

• Co-leading project management and managing client work.
• Establishing training programs and providing feedback.
• Overseeing financial reporting services under IFRS and UK GAAP.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication

Business Development

Client management

Team management

Knowledge of accounting standards

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA)

Job description

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Director/Associate Director - Financial Reporting, Birmingham

Client: SW Group

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 25.06.2025

Expiry Date: 09.08.2025

Job Description

We’re seeking a talented individual to join our Financial Reporting Team in Birmingham. As a Director or Associate Director, you will lead operations and project integrations. You should have strong leadership skills and an appetite for Business Development to help build the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff Management: Co-leading our management team to project manage client work
• Training and Development: Establishing structured training programs and providing feedback
• Client Contact: Ensuring efficient, proactive, and timely client service; liaising with partners; adding value to client relationships
• Technical: Overseeing financial reporting services under IFRS and UK GAAP, keeping abreast of standards and economic changes
• Financial: Managing departmental financial performance, fee structures, WIP, and debtor management
• Business Development: Preparing proposals, attending marketing events, and developing opportunities

Qualifications & Skills:

• Significant experience in financial reporting within professional services under UK GAAP and IFRS
• Knowledge of accounting standards and industry specifics
• Experience with businesses of various sizes, including international groups
• Team management and motivation skills
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in business development activities
• Understanding of staff skill requirements and organization
• Monitoring financial performance at team and client levels

Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA)

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package and options to purchase more
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded professional training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Reasonable adjustments are available during the application process. Please inform your Recruiter of any needs.