Financial Reporting Manager | ACA/ACCA | Lead & Grow with Great Perks

Austin Rose; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Electric car lease scheme

Virtual GP access

Financial wellbeing tools

In-house professional development

Job summary

Austin Rose is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager in Chelmsford to lead statutory reporting, technical accounting support, and client advisory engagements for a Top 10 firm. The role focuses on complex compliance across a varied client portfolio, with structured career progression and high-profile exposure.

You will apply UK GAAP (FRS 102/101), IFRS, and Companies Act requirements, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with Partners to drive value and business development across

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with 3+ years PQE in financial reporting or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102/101) and IFRS.
• Experience leading and coaching junior staff in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory financial reporting compliance for a portfolio of clients across Essex and London.
• Provide high-level accounting advisory and support the external audit process.
• Oversee engagement working capital, budgeting, proposals, billing and debt recovery.
• Lead, develop and mentor junior team members with clear performance objectives.
• Apply Companies Act reporting requirements and technical accounting standards.
• Collaborate with Partners/Directors to drive advisory services and business development.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

UK GAAP (FRS 102/101)

IFRS knowledge

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

CCH

Education

Qualified ACA/ACCA

Tools

CCH

Job description

Austin Rose is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager in Chelmsford to lead statutory reporting, technical accounting support, and client advisory engagements for a Top 10 firm. The role focuses on complex compliance across a varied client portfolio, with structured career progression and high-profile exposure.

You will apply UK GAAP (FRS 102/101), IFRS, and Companies Act requirements, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with Partners to drive value and business development across