Financial Reporting Manager | Top 10 Firm | Chelms

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

Financial Reporting Manager | Top 10 Firm | Chelmsford

Are you an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified Financial Reporting Manager looking to lead complex statutory compliance, technical accounting support, and client advisory engagements within a market-leading Top 10 practice? Seeking a high-impact position across Essex and London offering structured career advancement, high-profile corporate client exposure, and generous annual leave?

About the Firm

This prominent Top 10 Firm is a major global player in audit, accounting, tax, and consulting, delivering premium advisory solutions to middle-market enterprises, PE-backed entities, and multinational corporate groups. Combining vast technical strength with a supportive, people-first culture, the firm empowers its teams to innovate, drive business transformation, and carve out unique career paths across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Managing the statutory financial reporting compliance for a high-profile client portfolio spanning consumer, technology, financial services, and PE-backed entities.

• Delivering high-level accounting advisory services and guiding clients through their external audit process.

• Overseeing engagement working capital, including budget management, fee proposals, billing, and debt recoverability.

• Leading, developing, and mentoring junior team members, ensuring clear performance objectives and career plans are established.

• Applying in-depth technical knowledge of IFRS, FRS 102, FRS 101, and Companies Act reporting requirements.

• Collaborating closely with Partners and Directors to act as a trusted advisor and drive business development initiatives across the department.

As a Financial Reporting Manager you will:

• Be fully ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) and at least 2 years of manager-level portfolio experience.

• Demonstrate advanced technical mastery of UK GAAP (FRS 102, FRS 101), IFRS, and Companies Act statutory disclosure rules.

• Exhibit a proven track record of managing and coaching junior accounting staff within public practice or commercial finance environments.

• Possess hands-on experience using professional accounts preparation software packages such as CCH.

• Display strong commercial acumen, proactive problem-solving abilities, and outstanding client relationship management skills.

What You’ll Receive

• 26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.

• Access to an electric car lease scheme for tax-efficient sustainable commuting.

• Virtual GP access for 24/7 medical advice for you and your immediate family.

• Comprehensive financial wellbeing tools and employee assistance support.

• Access to an extensive in-house suite of on-demand professional development courses.