Financial Reporting Advisory Manager

Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston Carmichael is seeking a Financial Reporting Advisory Manager to lead statutory financial statements and complex consolidations for a portfolio of audited clients. You will mentor junior staff, engage with Directors and Partners, and help drive technology-enabled improvements across the department.

Ideal candidates are Chartered Accountants with UK GAAP and IFRS experience, proficient in CCH Accounts Production, Word and Excel, and with strong communication and stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Management experience overseeing a portfolio of companies in Corporate Audit.
• Qualified CA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with UK statutory accounts for audited (non-small) companies and consolidations.
• In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP; IFRS familiarity.
• Experience with CCH Accounts Production is desirable.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage statutory financial statements for a portfolio of audited clients.
• Prepare complex consolidation models and financial statements using Word, Excel and CCH Accounts Production.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of Financial Reporting.
• Provide high level technical advice to clients.
• Support Directors in advisory work.
• Manage and develop junior staff to achieve goals.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ensure deadlines and budgets are met.

Skills

Management experience

UK GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Staff supervision

CCH Accounts Production

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Communication skills

Education

CA qualification

Tools

CCH Accounts Production

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Role Overview

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for managing accounts preparation work for a portfolio of internally and externally audited companies; and overseeing the preparation of complex consolidated financial statements. You will be responsible for ensuring that the accounts are prepared to a high standard and are delivered to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner. You will manage and train junior staff in order to promote their continual development. You will be working closely with Directors and Partners to ensure that assignments are carried out effectively from start to finish and in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures as well as supporting with the roll out of the department’s further strategic ambitions aimed at embracing technology and innovation.

• Planning and managing the effective, professional and efficient delegation, flow-through and completion of statutory financial statements for a portfolio of audited (medium and large sized) clients in accordance with both UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Preparation of complex consolidation models and financial statements, using Microsoft Word, Excel and CCH Accounts Production software.
• Maintaining up to date technical knowledge of Financial Reporting and related matters.
• Providing high level technical advice to clients.
• Supporting the Directors in the delivery of advisory work as required.
• Managing and supporting junior staff to achieve their goals and objectives by ensuring that they are developing their skills and capabilities.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contacts and colleagues.
• Working closely with the relevant internal departments to ensure that accounts work is handled efficiently and effectively from start to finish and is done in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures.
• Being the principal contact for clients on day to day financial reporting matters.
• Actively monitoring and managing your work including ensuring that deadlines and budgets are met, work is completed to a high standard and communication is effective both within the team and with our clients.
• Taking an active role in your own development by seeking regular feedback and identifying and acting upon personal development needs.
• Supporting the department in its growth and strategic objectives.

Financial Reporting Advisory Manager will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Planning and managing the effective, professional and efficient delegation, flow-through and completion of statutory financial statements for a portfolio of audited (medium and large sized) clients in accordance with both UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Preparation of complex consolidation models and financial statements, using Microsoft Word, Excel and CCH Accounts Production software.
• Maintaining up to date technical knowledge of Financial Reporting and related matters.
• Providing high level technical advice to clients.
• Supporting the Directors in the delivery of advisory work as required.
• Managing and supporting junior staff to achieve their goals and objectives by ensuring that they are developing their skills and capabilities.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contacts and colleagues.
• Working closely with the relevant internal departments to ensure that accounts work is handled efficiently and effectively from start to finish and is done in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures.
• Being the principal contact for clients on day to day financial reporting matters.
• Actively monitoring and managing your work including ensuring that deadlines and budgets are met, work is completed to a high standard and communication is effective both within the team and with our clients.
• Taking an active role in your own development by seeking regular feedback and identifying and acting upon personal development needs.
• Supporting the department in its growth and strategic objectives.

About You:

• You will have management experience in overseeing a portfolio of companies within the “Corporate audit” department of the audit and assurance business line.
• You will be a qualified CA or have a suitable equivalent qualification or experience.
• You will have experience working with UK statutory accounts for audited (non-small) companies and consolidations.
• You will have in-depth knowledge of – and be motivated by working with –UK GAAP as well as a general understanding of IFRS reporting framework and the relevant requirements of UK Company Law in relation to financial statements.
• Experience with CCH Accounts Production is strongly desired but not mandatory.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others.
• Experience in supervising or managing staff and passionate about assisting their development.
• You will also have good organisational skills and be pro‑active in your approach to your work.

Why JC?

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.

We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.

Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.

In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.

What You Can Expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what’s on offer.

Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.