Financial Reporting Consultant

Workiva; London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Financial Reporting Consultant to leverage their accounting expertise in supporting clients with complex external reporting needs. In this role, you will lead projects that ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory frameworks while collaborating with cross-functional teams. With a focus on delivering high-quality financial reports, you will also have the opportunity to learn about XBRL tagging and financial reporting systems. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact on client success. If you're proactive, customer-focused, and ready to tackle exciting challenges, this role is for you!

Benefits

Remote Work Flexibility

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Comprehensive Security Training

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in accounting or financial reporting.
• Professional Accounting Certification (ACA, ACCA, CPA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer projects to deliver accurate financial reports.
• Map financial statements to appropriate XBRL taxonomies.
• Manage multiple projects ensuring on-time delivery.

Skills

Accounting Expertise

Financial Reporting

XBRL Mapping

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Accounting Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Financial Reporting Systems

Job description

As a Financial Reporting Consultant (known internally as a Professional Services Manager), you’ll use your accounting expertise to support our customers through their complex external reporting needs. Working closely with clients, you’ll help manage projects that involve financial data modelling, XBRL mapping and tagging, and the review of statutory and regulatory filings. You'll receive full training on XBRL and how to use the Workiva platform to deliver high-quality reporting solutions.

What You’ll Do

1. Lead customer projects to deliver accurate, high-quality financial reports, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory frameworks.
2. Map financial statements, notes, and schedules to the appropriate XBRL taxonomies.
3. Understand and apply relevant accounting policies and standards to reporting structures.
4. Stay current with changes in accounting standards, taxonomies, and regulatory requirements, applying updates proactively to customer work.
5. Manage multiple moderate-complexity projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery and excellent customer satisfaction.
6. Resolve customer queries and technical issues, acting as a trusted advisor.
7. Collaborate cross-functionally with teams, including Product, Sales, and Learning & Development, to drive improvements and share customer feedback.

What You’ll Need

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years' experience in accounting, financial reporting, or external audit, preferably within a firm or corporate reporting environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with financial reporting systems or XBRL tagging is highly desirable but not required (training will be provided).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS, regional GAAP).
• Professional Accounting Certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical information clearly to clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with a focus on quality and client success.
• A resilient, proactive, and customer-focused approach.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Exposure to regulatory filings, financial disclosure processes, or audit.

Travel & Working Conditions

• Less than 10% travel expected.
• Must have reliable internet access for remote working.

Workiva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail].

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.