Financial Controls & Reporting Manager

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Financial Controls & Reporting Manager to join their finance team in Leeds. The role involves preparing statutory accounts, producing year-end financial statements, and acting as the primary contact for external auditors. Candidates should be CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with a strong financial accounting background and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 offered along with a comprehensive benefits package, including a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

28 days holiday

Flexible hybrid working

Free on-site parking

Matched pension contributions

Clear path for career progression

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
• Strong background in financial accounting and statutory reporting.
• Exposure to UK GAAP essential; IFRS experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts across multiple legal entities.
• Produce year-end Group financial statements and contribute to the Group's Annual Report.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors.

Skills

Financial accounting

Statutory reporting

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Job description

Overview

Are you a technically strong, qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career? A leading Engineering consultancy and advisory organisation, a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Financial Controls & Reporting Manager to join their fast-growing finance team.

Due to internal promotion the role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Group Finance Director and play a pivotal part in shaping the financial reporting and control environment across a dynamic and expanding group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts across multiple legal entities.

• Produce year-end Group financial statements and contribute to the Group's Annual Report.

• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, ensuring deadlines are met and audit processes run smoothly.

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and internal teams to gather and validate financial data.

• Review year-end submission packs and track audit adjustments to ensure accuracy in P&L and Balance Sheet movements.

• Oversee the preparation of UK GAAP subsidiary accounts, ensuring alignment with Group reporting.

• Consolidate and analyse monthly management accounts and forecasts.

• Drive continuous improvement in consolidation and reporting processes.

• Provide technical accounting guidance across the Group, including updates on new standards.

• Support on a variety of high-impact ad hoc projects.

What We're Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).

• Strong background in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and regulatory compliance.

• Exposure to UK GAAP essential; IFRS experience desirable.

• A proactive mindset with a track record of progression and ambition to move towards a Financial Controller role.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.

What—What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)

• Annual bonus scheme

• 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

• Flexible hybrid working

• Free on-site parking

• Matched pension contributions

• A clear path for career progression in a supportive and ambitious environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Financial Accountant or Statutory Accountant ready to step into a broader leadership role—or for an experienced Audit Manager looking to make a first move into industry.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.