Finance Reporting Manager – IFRS & Close Expert

Wickes; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Private Medical

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Discount Platform

Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

Wickes is seeking a Newly Qualified Finance Manager to join the Group Financial Control and Reporting Team in Watford on a permanent basis. You will lead period-end accounting entries, ensure GL integrity, and prepare IFRS/FRS 102 compliant external reports while coordinating with auditors and internal stakeholders.

The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification with strong technical accounting skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Broad background in finance with experience in period-end processes and financial statement preparation.
• Comfortable working with IFRS and FRS 102.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of period-end financial accounting entries (payroll, insurance, share-based payments, cash flow).
• Oversee General Ledger integrity and balance sheet completion.
• Lead preparation of external financial statements for half-year and year-end reporting (IFRS/FRS 102).
• Act as liaison with external auditors and coordinate deliverables.
• Manage intercompany transactions and statutory compliance tasks.
• Collaborate with Tax and FP&A to provide accounting insights.
• Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes.

Skills

Period-end processes

Financial statement preparation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

MS Office

Google Sheets

Job description

Wickes is seeking a Newly Qualified Finance Manager to join the Group Financial Control and Reporting Team in Watford on a permanent basis. You will lead period-end accounting entries, ensure GL integrity, and prepare IFRS/FRS 102 compliant external reports while coordinating with auditors and internal stakeholders.

The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification with strong technical accounting skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset in a fast-paced retail environment.