Financial Reporting Advisory Manager- Flexible on Location- £ Competitive

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Reporting Advisory Manager to oversee technical reviews of annual reports. This role involves collaborating with audit teams to ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and legislation. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, particularly in IFRS and UK GAAP, and have experience in a major accounting firm. This position offers the opportunity to mentor junior staff while contributing to the development of financial reporting practices. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive compliance and excellence in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a major accounting firm's technical department.
• Strong technical background in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical reviews of annual reports for compliance.
• Provide support and training to junior team members.

Skills

Technical Financial Reporting

IFRS Knowledge

UK GAAP Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Proactive Attitude

Education

ACA/ICAS Qualified

Equivalent Overseas Qualification

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Financial Reporting Advisory Manager - Flexible on Location - £ Competitive, London

Client: CK Search Global

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 472971d619d2

Job Views: 10

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Our client's financial reporting advisory team is seeking a manager to work on technical reviews of a portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Managers, Directors, and Partners within both the technical practice, the audit stream, and across the wider firm.
• Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment for providing technical support and advice.
• Bring pre-existing technical knowledge and experience to the FRA team and contribute to all output areas.
• Provide support and supervision to more junior team members.

The individual will support the FRA Directors and Senior Managers, ultimately reporting to the firm's technical partner, and will be responsible for:

• Working with Directors and Senior Managers to provide clear and practical solutions to technical financial reporting queries.
• Assisting in the preparation and presentation of internal financial reporting training, updates, and seminars.
• Writing articles and other materials on financial reporting matters for internal communications.
• Monitoring external developments in specific financial reporting areas, reporting back to the team, and working with Senior Managers to develop appropriate action plans.

Requirements:

The role is particularly suited to individuals with experience in the technical department of a major accounting firm or auditors with strong technical aptitude seeking a technical role.

• ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent.
• Previously a Manager or Assistant Manager in a technical team or relevant experience in technical financial reporting, e.g., within audit.
• Insurance or asset management experience is preferred.
• Practical experience in reviewing annual reports; experience with listed companies is desirable.
• Knowledge of IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act, and awareness of the wider financial reporting environment.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to build productive relationships.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and independently.
• Highly motivated and proactive.
• Desire to develop financial reporting skills and knowledge further.

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Our client's financial reporting advisory team is seeking a manager for technical reviews of annual reports, working with the audit team to ensure compliance with standards, legislation, and regulations.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Managers, Directors, and Partners across the technical and audit teams.
• Maintain an open environment for technical support and advice.
• Contribute technical knowledge to all output areas.
• Support and supervise junior team members.

The individual will support the FRA Directors and Senior Managers, report to the firm's technical partner, and be responsible for providing solutions to technical queries, training, writing articles, and monitoring external developments.

Additional Requirements:

Ideal candidates have experience in a major firm's technical department or audit, with a strong technical background and a desire to grow in financial reporting.

• ACA/ICAS qualified or equivalent.
• Experience as a Manager or Assistant Manager in technical roles or relevant audit experience.
• Preferred experience in insurance or asset management sectors.
• Experience reviewing annual reports, especially for listed companies.
• Knowledge of IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building ability.
• Team player and self-motivated.
• Proactive and eager to learn.

Categories:

Audit Quality & Technical Standards

Roles:

Manager

Locations:

Birmingham (flexible), London