Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager - London , London

The Boundary; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager to oversee financial operations and reporting. The successful candidate will manage month-end processes, ensure compliance, and lead a team to maintain high financial standards. Ideal applicants should have extensive accounting experience and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits are offered with a vibrant office environment.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Gym membership

Mental Health support

25 Days Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong experience in accounting, financial operations, or audit roles.
• Experience in group finance or multi-entity environments preferred.
• Proactive learner able to improve processes while ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Ensure accuracy of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Coordinate external audit activities and respond to auditor queries.
• Support tax compliance tasks including VAT returns.
• Oversee AP/AR processes and payment runs.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial operations

Audit experience

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

NetSuite

Xero

Sage

Job description

London, Full-time

Overview

The Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day financial accounting operations and the production of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across The Boundary's global entities. This role oversees the full month-end close process, statutory accounts preparation, tax compliance support, and audit coordination, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement in financial control.

As a key operational finance leader, the Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager plays a vital role in supporting the Group Financial Controller with reporting quality, governance, and systems development. The role interfaces with the wider finance team, including FP&A, Business Planning, and regional business leaders, to support scalable, compliant, and well-documented financial operations.

This role is based 100% at our office in Camden (NW1 7DJ). We will only consider people who already have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and quarterly close processes (journals, reconciliations, intercompany)
• Ensure accuracy of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements across entities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in ERP
• Support Balance Sheet reconciliations and documentation
• Assist with preparation of statutory accounts
• Coordinate external audit activities and respond to auditor queries
• Ensure reconciliations and working papers are audit-ready
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and internal control requirements
• Lead documentation and process improvement across finance operations
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes
• Assign tasks, review outputs, and oversee day-to-day accounting delivery
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support
• Oversee AP/AR processes, payment runs, and cash postings
• Support tax compliance tasks including VAT returns and payroll reconciliation
• Work closely with P&C to support payroll accuracy and timing
• Maintain ERP configurations and chart of accounts discipline
• Support reporting integrity across ERP and linked planning tools
• Ensure timely updates to cost centres, GL codes, and system access

KPI / Metrics

• Month-End Close Timeliness and Accuracy
• Number and Quality of Reconciliations Completed On Time
• Statutory Reporting and Audit Preparedness
• AP/AR Cycle Times and Accuracy
• Team Development and Engagement
• Compliance with Controls and Policy Documentation

This list is not exhaustive, other KPIs and Metrics may change or be added as required

Requirements

• Strong experience in accounting, financial operations, or audit roles
• Experience in group finance or multi-entity environments preferred
• Exposure to global or multi-currency reporting advantageous
• Experience preparing for or working directly on audit and statutory filing processes
• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in accounting systems (ERP, e.g., NetSuite, Xero, Sage)
• Proficient in Excel; exposure to close management tools advantageous
• Familiarity with planning and project systems a plus (e.g. Kantata)
• Strong attention to detail and accountability
• Proactive learner able to improve processes while ensuring compliance
• Organised, dependable, and self-driven
• Comfortable managing up and supporting team members
• Clear and concise communicator with good documentation discipline
• Capable of building strong relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Strong technical accounting understanding (IFRS or local GAAP)
• Competence in reconciliations, journals, trial balance reviews, and ledger maintenance
• Ability to manage junior staff, set expectations, and support growth
• Comfortable delegating and quality checking outputs in a structured environment
• Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 dependent on experience
• Bonus Scheme: based on annual company performance
• Pension Scheme
• Holidays: 25 Days (increases 1 day per year of service up to 29) + Bank Holidays
• Gym membership paid for or contribution to other fitness goals
• Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
• Mental Health support
• Regular team events and social activities
• Fantastic office environment in a nice location