Group Consolidation & Reporting Manager

Dains; Park Central; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accountancy firm in Birmingham is seeking a Group Consolidation & Reporting Manager to lead consolidation and reporting processes. The successful candidate will manage audits, statutory reporting, and integration of new acquisitions while ensuring strong financial controls. Required qualifications include ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, along with 2-5 years of post-qualification experience. The role offers competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working options and health insurance.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid/smart working options

25 days annual leave

Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Discounted shopping platform

Greener car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of post qualification experience in a commercial environment.
• Strong technical foundation in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the group consolidation process including intercompany eliminations and reconciliations.
• Coordinate month-end close processes across group entities.
• Act as main contact for external auditors and manage compliance.
• Prepare statutory accounts disclosures and supporting papers.
• Support integration of new acquisitions into group reporting.
• Manage accounting for group holding companies.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Group Consolidation & Reporting Manager

Department: Internal Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Remy Lammertsma

Description

As a dynamic and growing accountancy firm with over 1,000 employees, we are seeking a Group Consolidation & Reporting Manager to lead the group‑wide consolidation and reporting process.

This role will oversee month‑end close across multiple entities, ensuring accurate intercompany eliminations, FX translation, reconciliations, and strong financial controls. Acting as the key point of contact for external auditors, the role will manage statutory reporting, disclosures and compliance, maintain group accounting policies, and support board‑level reporting across cash flow, working capital and balance sheet performance.

The successful candidate will also support the integration of new acquisitions, legal entity simplification and the accounting for group holding companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the group consolidation process including intercompany eliminations, FX translation, reconciliations and controls
• Coordinate month‑end close processes across group entities
• Manage group audit and statutory accounting compliance, acting as the main point of contact for external auditors
• Prepare statutory accounts disclosures, supporting papers and accounting memos
• Maintain group accounting policies & procedures
• Support the integration of new acquisitions into the group reporting structure and support internal legal entity simplification
• Manage accounting for group holding companies
• Support board reporting (working capital, cash flows, balance sheet)

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Professional Qualification: You are a qualified accountant, holding an ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification, which underpins the strong technical foundation required for this role.
• Post‑Qualification Experience: You have between two and five years of post qualification experience, enabling you to apply your technical knowledge effectively in a commercial environment.
• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: You are analytically strong, with exceptional attention to detail, allowing you to interpret financial information accurately and support high‑quality decision‑making.
• Delivery and Time Management: You adopt a hands‑on approach to your work and are comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Stakeholder Management and Communication: You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and manage effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Join us to advance your expertise in a dynamic environment where growth and learning are prioritised and your ability to lead and collaborate is valued and nurtured.

Job Benefits

At Dains, we are committed to your professional growth and development. We provide a comprehensive suite of training and development opportunities designed to enhance your skills and expand your career possibilities. Our leaders utilise a coaching style and provide on‑the‑job training.

You will have access to continuing professional development courses and will be sponsored to undertake a coaching training course if you are not already a trained coach. We support every team member in achieving their full potential. Our development programmes are tailored to nurture your unique talents and ambitions, ensuring you not only meet but exceed your professional goals.

We offer a highly competitive salary, and our generous benefits package includes, but is not limited to:

• Flexible and hybrid/smart working options
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• A generous discounted shopping platform for all staff
• Greener car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Joining us also brings many social benefits; we have a full social calendar!