Financial Reporting Manager

Pulsant; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A supportive work environment

Friendly, family-like atmosphere

5% pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

EV scheme

Free breakfast and snacks

Udemy license

Birthday day off

Wellbeing day

2 charity days

Job summary

Pulsant is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager for our Edinburgh office. The role is hybrid, with three days in the Edinburgh Park office and two from home.

You will lead statutory reporting, external audit and tax compliance, driving robust financial controls and governance. This stand-alone role reports without direct line management and supports strategic initiatives including acquisitions.

Qualifications

• A qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience in financial reporting and statutory accounting under FRS 102.
• Experience managing external audits, tax compliance and corporate reporting requirements.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial governance and controls.
• Advanced user of Excel and financial reporting and accounting systems.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial information and provide business insights.
• Able to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communicate confidently at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of statutory accounts and external financial reporting requirements.
• Manage the year-end and interim audit process, acting as primary contact for external auditors.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and improve financial controls, policies and reporting processes across the Group.
• Prepare high-quality reporting and analysis for the Executive Team, Audit Committee and Board.
• Support acquisitions and business integration activities, ensuring alignment with Group reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency through systems, automation and best practice.
• Oversee corporation tax, VAT and PAYE compliance, ensuring deadlines are met.

Skills

Financial reporting

External audits

Corporate reporting

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Financial Reporting Manager

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh office

Description

• Hybrid working role - 3 days a week in our Edinburgh Park office and 2 from home
• On site car park

The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting across the Group. The role leads statutory reporting, external audit and tax compliance activities, ensuring robust financial controls and governance standards are maintained. The role also supports strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, corporate reporting requirements and continuous improvements to financial processes and systems. This is a stand-alone role (it does not have direct reports.)

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of statutory accounts and external financial reporting requirements.
• Manage the year-end and interim audit process, acting as the primary contact for external auditors and ensuring timely completion of all audit requirements.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve financial controls, policies and reporting processes across the Group.
• Prepare high-quality reporting and analysis for the Executive Team, Audit Committee and Board.
• Support acquisitions and business integration activity, ensuring alignment with Group reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and greater efficiency through systems, automation and best practice.
• Oversee corporation tax, VAT and PAYE compliance, ensuring all filing and reporting obligations are met accurately and within required deadlines.
• Assist with treasury management activities, including cash-flow forecasting, monitoring cash and liquidity, and supporting effective working capital management.
• Assist with client onboarding, ensuring analysis of new clients' credit worthiness is completed.
• Prepare lender reporting and covenant reporting in accordance with financing agreements.
• Manage and coordinate the annual insurance renewal process, ensuring appropriate levels of cover are maintained and supporting information is provided in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Finance and wider business stakeholders to provide financial insight and support informed decision-making.

What / who we're looking for:

• A qualified Accountant, with post-qualification experience in financial reporting and statutory accounting under the FRS 102 reporting framework.
• Experience managing external audits, tax compliance and corporate reporting requirements.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and an understanding of financial governance and controls.
• Advanced user of Excel and financial reporting and accounting systems.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and provide meaningful business insight.
• Able to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communicate confidently at all levels.

Pulsant offers:

• A supportive work environment with a focus on career growth, learning and development, work life balance and well-being.
• A friendly, family-like atmosphere where almost half of the team have been with Pulsant for 5+ years.
• Benefits include 5% pension contributions, private healthcare, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, EV scheme, free breakfast and snacks, Udemy license and more.
• Leave benefits - in addition to your annual leave you get your birthday day off, annual wellbeing day and 2 x charity days per year.