Financial Reporting Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented accountant to join their Birmingham team. In this role, you will manage client accounts, supervise junior staff, and ensure high-quality service delivery. You will also engage in business development and training initiatives, making a significant impact on client relationships and team performance. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including hybrid working options and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about accountancy and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Fully funded professional training

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Eye care support

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in large entity statutory accounts.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients while supervising junior staff.
• Review team work and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Accountancy (ACA, ACCA)

Client Liaison

Communication Skills

Staff Management

Time Management

Business Development

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)

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Job Description

We're seeking a talented individual to join our team in Birmingham, responsible for accounts preparation services for a wide range of clients. The primary duties include managing a portfolio of clients, liaising with other departments and clients, and supervising junior staff. You will participate in training and development initiatives to enhance quality and support the senior management team in both client work and team management.

Responsibilities

• Review work by team members, including FRS 102, FRS 101, IFRS, and consolidated group accounts.
• Provide efficient, proactive service to clients and exceed expectations by liaising with Clients, Partners, and staff to keep all parties informed.
• Monitor billing, lock-up, staffing levels, and WIP provisioning, supporting administrative tasks and projects as needed.
• Support and develop technical skills within the team to improve output quality.
• Evaluate staff performance, conduct appraisals, and provide timely feedback.
• Prepare proposals for new work and explore development opportunities with existing clients.

Qualifications

To succeed, you should:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA).
• Have substantial experience with large entity statutory accounts in a professional services setting.
• Possess experience working with entrepreneurial, OMB, and SME clients.
• Be familiar with business development activities, proposal preparation, and accounting standards.
• Have excellent communication skills, strong organization, and time management abilities.
• Experience managing staff to optimize performance and understanding of various skill requirements.

Additional Benefits

As a colleague at S&W, you will have access to benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working (role dependent)
• Generous holiday allowance and option to buy extra
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded professional training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application process—please inform your Recruiter of your needs.