Financial Reporting Specialist

Cadent; Ansty CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A utilities company in the UK is seeking a qualified Financial Reporting Specialist for a 15-month secondment. This role involves leading balance sheet reviews, managing external audits, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in financial reporting. Join the Finance team to influence financial governance and support key business decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong technical knowledge.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving in finance.
• Experience in financial reporting and close process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly balance sheet review process.
• Manage the balance sheet external audit process.
• Assist with monthly Group reporting and consolidation.
• Document end-to-end processes ensuring compliance.
• Maintain accounting policies and provide expert advice.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Strong knowledge of IFRS

Experience in risk frameworks

Ability to communicate complex matters

Skills in planning and organization

Experience with SAP/BPC

Financial reporting experience

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

BPC

Job description

Cadent Gas Ltd

Driving robust financial reporting

We have an exciting opportunity for aFinancial Reporting Specialist to join our Finance team on a 15-month secondment. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our balance sheet reporting processes are robust, accurate, and compliant, while supporting key decisions across the business.

This is a specialist role that offers challenge, development, and the chance to work closely with teams across Finance and external stakeholders.

Why you'll love this role

This is a finance role that combines technical expertise, collaboration, and the opportunity to influence financial control and reporting standards.

Balance Sheet Leadership – Lead the monthly balance sheet review process, focusing on key risk areas such as fixed assets, working capital, and treasury balances.

Audit Management – Manage the balance sheet external audit process, resolving queries and ensuring compliance.

Consolidated Reporting – Assist with monthly Group reporting, close cycles, and consolidation system operations.

Governance & Compliance – Document end-to-end processes and controls, ensuring adherence to statutory and internal frameworks.

Technical Expertise – Maintain accounting policies and provide expert advice across the business.

Continuous Improvement – Support change initiatives and contribute to building a highly motivated, customer-focused Finance team.

What You'll Bring

You’re a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP

Experience in risk and internal control frameworks

Ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly

Skilled in planning, organisation, and report writing

Prior exposure to consolidation systems and / or SAP / BPC

Experience in financial reporting and close process management

Looking to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic environment? Become a Financial Reporting Specialist and help shape the future of financial governance