Financial Reporting Assistant Manager - 12Month FTC

Robert Walters UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK organisation is seeking a Financial Reporting Assistant Manager in Manchester (Hybrid). You will lead the preparation of financial statements, deliver statutory accounts for over 40 entities, and provide technical accounting advice. An ACA qualification with up to two years post-qualification experience is required. This role offers opportunities for development and exposure to senior finance leaders in a large, diverse organisation.

Qualifications

• Up to two years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of group financial statements.
• Deliver statutory accounts for over 40 entities.
• Provide technical accounting advice across IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Support finance teams on accounting impacts of business activities.
• Develop and maintain group accounting policies.

Skills

Strong technical grounding in IFRS

Stakeholder management skills

Strong Excel capability

Interest in continuous improvement

Education

ACA qualification

Tools

SAP systems

Job description

Financial Reporting Assistant Manager - 12Month FTC

Financial Reporting Assistant Manager – Manchester (Hybrid)

Sector: Group Finance | Large UK Infrastructure & Property Group

A prominent UK organisation is seeking a Financial Reporting Assistant Manager to join its central finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA accountant who enjoys technical reporting, complex group structures and working with senior stakeholders.

The Role

You will play a key part in producing high-quality interim and year-end consolidated financial statements under IFRS, along with statutory accounts for a broad portfolio of legal entities under FRS 102. The position supports a well‑established financial reporting team and works closely with senior finance leaders across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of half‑year and full‑year group financial statements.
• Deliver statutory accounts for 40+ entities under FRS 102.
• Provide high‑quality technical accounting advice across IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Support commercial and divisional finance teams on accounting impacts of business activity.
• Develop and maintain group accounting policies and support financial governance.
• Contribute to technical training initiatives across the wider finance community.

What You’ll Bring

• ACA qualification with up to two years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Strong technical grounding in IFRS and FRS 102.
• Confident working to tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Strong Excel capability; knowledge of SAP systems is advantageous.
• Interest in continuous improvement and best‑practice reporting.

Why Apply?

You’ll join a high‑performing team within a large, diverse organisation with significant UK and international operations. The role offers exposure to senior leaders, complex technical work and clear opportunities for development.

Feel free to get in touch to explore this role further.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

• Contract Type: Permanent (12 month FTC)
• Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
• Focus: Group Accountant
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Mid Management
• Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB