Financial Reporting Advisory Manager

Catalyst; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of accountants in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Financial Reporting Advisory Manager to manage client relationships and lead advisory projects on financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with strong analytical skills and experience in complex reporting. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £95,000, career development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent training and support

Flexible working

Attractive city centre office

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial reporting advisory or audit with exposure to complex scenarios.
• Proactive approach to technical challenges and strong analytical skills.
• Clear communicator who engages effectively with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Managing client relationships as a trusted adviser on financial reporting matters.
• Leading advisory projects like accounting for acquisitions and new standards implementation.
• Collaborating with audit and tax teams for integrated solutions to clients.

Skills

Financial reporting advisory

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Leading Northern firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, employing c.1,000 staff across several offices and offering a wide range of audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, is seeking to recruit a Financial Reporting Advisory Manager or Senior Managers to support clients in navigating complex financial reporting challenges and delivering high-quality, compliant and insightful financial information.

Responsibilities

• Managing client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser on financial reporting matters including IFRS, UK GAAP and Companies Act requirements
• Leading advisory projects such as accounting for acquisitions, disposals, restructures, and new standards implementation
• Supporting clients with complex financial statement preparation, including disclosures, judgement areas and technical papers
• Collaborating with audit and tax teams to provide integrated solutions to clients, including cross-disciplinary projects
• Mentoring and supervising others whilst delegating work effectively and providing regular feedback
• Reviewing technical accounting memos and financial statements to ensure compliance and clarity
• Contributing to thought leadership, internal training and knowledge sharing across the firm
• Supporting business development activities including proposals, client meetings and networking
• Managing budgets, billing, and WIP efficiently, maintaining profitability across your portfolio

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial reporting advisory, technical accounting or audit, ideally gained in practice or industry with exposure to complex reporting scenarios
• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with a strong technical grounding in IFRS and UK GAAP
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to technical challenges
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Clear communicator who can engage effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Experience in mentoring or coaching junior team members is an advantage

Rewards & Benefits

• Basic salary of £60,000 - £95,000 and competitive benefits package
• Full time
• Permanent
• Excellent training, support and career development opportunities
• Attractive city centre office and flexible working

Important note

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions - there is no visa sponsorship on offer for this role