Financial Reporting Senior Manager

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

15% employer pension contribution

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Income protection

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited in the UK is partnering with a well-established client to appoint a Financial Reporting Senior Manager responsible for statutory reporting, IFRS technical accounting and external audits across the group.

The role demands strong IFRS expertise, experience with complex consolidated statements and a proven ability to manage external audits within a regulated environment. Hybrid working and a pro rata salary reflect flexibility and governance focus.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting and statutory accounts.
• Strong IFRS and technical accounting expertise.
• Experience producing complex consolidated financial statements.
• Background in banking, investment management or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience managing external audits.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of statutory and interim financial statements across a group of entities.
• Act as the subject matter expert on IFRS and technical accounting matters.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and oversee the audit process.
• Ensure robust financial governance, controls and compliance standards are maintained.
• Oversee financial asset and liability reporting, including IFRS 9 assessments and documentation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and audit trails.
• Support the continuous improvement of financial reporting processes.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide technical accounting guidance and support.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Technical accounting

Stakeholder engagement

External audits

Financial reporting

Consolidated financial statements

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA)

Job description

An established and highly respected organisation is seeking a Financial Reporting Senior Manager to lead statutory reporting, technical accounting and external audit activities across its group structure. This role offers the opportunity to work within a complex financial environment while helping to maintain strong governance, compliance and financial controls.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, nationally recognised organisation with a significant impact across the UK. Operating within a highly regulated environment, they play an important role in supporting economic growth and long-term investment while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, flexibility and employee wellbeing.

Description

• Lead the production of statutory and interim financial statements across a group of entities.
• Act as the subject matter expert on IFRS and technical accounting matters.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and oversee the audit process.
• Ensure robust financial governance, controls and compliance standards are maintained.
• Oversee financial asset and liability reporting, including IFRS 9 assessments and documentation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and audit trails.
• Support the continuous improvement of financial reporting processes.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide technical accounting guidance and support.

Profile

A successful Financial Reporting Senior Manager should have:

• The successful candidate will be a technically strong qualified accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation.

  You will bring:

  • Strong IFRS and technical accounting expertise.
  • Experience producing complex consolidated financial statements.
  • A background within banking, investment management, financial services or another similarly regulated environment.
  • Previous experience managing external audits.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality reporting.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • The ability to work collaboratively whilst influencing senior decision-makers

Job Offer

• Salary between £56,000 and £62,500, pro rata dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working with an expectation of two office days per week.
• Fixed-term contract through to March 2027.
• 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday.
• Generous 15% employer pension contribution.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Healthcare cash plan, life assurance and income protection.
• Enhanced family leave provisions.
• Additional wellbeing, retail, travel and lifestyle benefits.
• The chance to work for an organisation with a meaningful purpose and national impact

As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your bests