Financial Reporting Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Flackwell Heath; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium fashion retailer is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to own statutory reporting and lead a team of four. This role emphasizes strong people management and technical accounting skills within a collaborative culture. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified with expertise in audit and group consolidation. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Solid post-qualified experience in financial reporting.
• Proven background in group consolidation and audit.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and consolidated reporting.
• Manage the year-end audit process and technical accounting queries.
• Oversee VAT returns, tax compliance, and reporting.

Skills

Technical accounting

Statutory reporting

Audit management

People management

Excel skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Pegasus Opera

Job description

Financial Reporting Manager Premium Fashion Retail Hybrid Working Bucks/Berks border 2 days in office Up to 80,000 + Bonus + Benefits Permanent Managing a strong team of 4

Are you a Financial Reporting Manager who leads with people-first energy and calm confidence? Do you love owning the numbers and building a team culture that's collaborative, motivated, and inspired?

We're working with a premium fashion retailer that blends commercial pace with creative soul. As the Financial Reporting Manager, you will take ownership of statutory reporting, group compliance, and lead a team of four in a business that values strong relationships, high standards, and entrepreneurial spirit.

About the Role: Financial Reporting Manager

This is a perfect opportunity for someone technically sharp who also thrives on being a great manager! Someone who can guide a small team while owning audit, controls, VAT, tax and group submissions. You'll play a pivotal role between finance, commercial leadership and the wider group.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and consolidated group reporting (FRS 102)

• Manage the year-end audit process and all technical accounting queries

• Improve financial systems, controls, and reconciliations across the function

• Oversee VAT returns, FX contracts, tax compliance, and reporting

• Act as the go-to for group finance, external auditors, and legal

• Coach and develop a team of four with confidence and care

What We're Looking For:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with solid post-qualified experience

• Proven background in statutory reporting, audit and group consolidation

• Strong technical accounting and an eye for continuous improvement

• Excellent people manager - calm, clear and collaborative

• Confident communicator who enjoys cross-functional relationships

• Strong Excel and systems skills (Pegasus Opera a bonus but not essential)

Why This Role?

You'll be joining a business that combines style with substance, and genuinely puts people at the heart of how it works. The environment is agile, entrepreneurial, and human - with leadership that believes in flexibility, trust, and allowing people to grow and progress.

This is a visible, valued role in a brand where finance is more than just numbers!

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