External Reporting Manager

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified accountant to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This hybrid role involves supporting technical accounting, preparing statutory financial statements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outputs. The company emphasizes personal development and offers a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will have opportunities to make a significant impact on both your career and the organization. If you're ready to contribute to a mission that makes credit work better for all, apply today!

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Flexible Benefits (3%)

Free Parking

28 Days Holiday Plus Public Holidays

Self-Development Opportunities

Wellbeing Support

Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Proven post-qualification experience as a qualified accountant.
• Experience in preparing statutory accounts and audits.
• Background in Financial Services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support technical expertise in transaction and project-based accounting.
• Assist in the preparation of Group Statutory Financial Statements.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis for strategic projects.

Skills

Technical Accounting

Statutory Accounts Preparation

IFRS 9 Accounting

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

Tax Knowledge

Secretarial Requirements Knowledge

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA)

Tools

Finance Systems Tool (FCCS)

Job description

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Location: Leeds, Thorpe Park, Hybrid working.

Reporting to the Group Head of External Reporting, this role is responsible for carrying out ad hoc transaction accounting, assisting in the preparation of quarterly and annual Group Statutory Financial statements and preparation of local GAAP statutory financial statement requirements.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Technical Accounting

Support the team with technical expertise relating to transaction and project-based accounting.

Provide technical support on accounting matters, including supporting the Treasury team with the accounting for structured funding arrangements.

Statutory Accounts

Assist with the management, coordination, and preparation of Group Statutory Financial Statements.

Coordinate Group and local year-end statutory audits and preparation of associated audit schedules.

Work with the agreed Auditors to plan and execute annual soft close in September.

Prepare Quarterly Financial Information for external reporting to Investors.

Co-Coordinate, timetable and manage execution of Group external reporting requirements on a quarterly basis.

Project Work

Input to and support development of quarterly reporting to private equity investors working closely with Investor Relations.

Conduct ad hoc analysis as required to support specific strategic projects and transactions.

Support the Investor Relations team with KPI data and insights to assist quarterly reporting and other activities.

Building from internal and external best practice engage with the Finance Systems Team to ensure that the Consolidation Tool (eg FCCS) is up to date and meets business needs for external reporting purposes.

Facilitate continuous improvement in the Finance function’s control environment including the monitoring of the controls testing and required improvements.

What we need from you:

Qualified accountant (ACA) with proven post-qualification experience.

A background from within Financial Services would be advantageous.

Experience of preparing statutory accounts and the statutory audit process.

Financial services and IFRS 9 accounting experience.

Proven experience of collaborating with cross functional teams to deliver against tight deadlines with high quality outputs (essential).

Working knowledge of Tax (desirable).

Working knowledge of Secretarial requirements (desirable).

Expertise in International Accounting Standards

A mission that gives back:

You’ll also have lots of opportunities to make an impact on your personal development. At Lowell we have a big focus on helping our colleagues develop their careers and grow with us, together.

So, whatever your culture, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability status, if you’re ready to help us make credit work better for all, we think you’ll fit right in. Our people are our strength, so we build strong teams thriving with diverse voices, and offer benefits that can keep our people strong.

That means…

A discretionary annual bonus for a job well done.

3% flexible benefits; pick additional benefits or take as cash each month. Whether this is extra holiday or dental cover there will be something for you.

Free parking when you are in the office and when working from home, you’ll be fully equipped with everything you’ll need to be successful.28 days holiday plus public holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.

A fantastic culture with more little perks along the way including, self-development opportunities, recognition awards and on-site facilities to support the varying needs of our colleagues.

Wellbeing support and a programme of webinars and classes geared towards mindfulness.

Job security

Ready to share in that mission?

Our people are our greatest asset. That means part of our mission is building a workplace where you can grow with us, and help us go on to make a difference, together.

Together, we go further - and it starts with you. So, if you’re interested in adding your voice to our fantastic team of people, take the first step and apply today…