Group Reporting Manager

Investigo; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Reporting Accountant to enhance financial reporting and consolidation processes. This dynamic role involves collaborating with various brands to ensure timely and accurate financial submissions, preparing management reports, and leading the monthly forecast process. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative finance function, gaining exposure to senior leadership while contributing to strategic financial decisions. With a focus on professional development and a competitive salary, this opportunity promises growth in a high-profile Group role.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Continuous Professional Development

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and Group Consolidation processes.
• Highly proficient in Excel and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain Group Reporting Models for submission.
• Consolidate and submit Monthly Reporting Pack to Group.
• Produce monthly Board Packs and support senior stakeholders.

Skills

IFRS

Excel

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Data Management

Problem Solving

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Cognos

SEI

Job description

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Group Reporting Accountant

Location: Preston

F ull-time | Permanent

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for financial reporting, consolidation, and adding value across a dynamic group structure? We're looking for a Group Reporting Accountant to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality internal and external reporting across our brands.

About the Role

As Group Reporting Accountant, you will support the wider finance team with accurate and timely financial reporting to Group. You will take ownership of key reporting packs, consolidation processes, and liaise closely with multiple brands to ensure data is submitted in line with Group requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain Group Reporting Models used by brands for submission
• Consolidate and submit the Monthly Reporting Pack in line with Group timelines
• Prepare various monthly tasks including management recharge, interest workings, and intercompany reconciliations
• Produce Holding Company accounts and process consolidation adjustments under IFRS
• Lead the monthly forecast process, consolidating and submitting to Group
• Submit Quarterly Reporting Pack and ensure accuracy of all reconciliations
• Coordinate the consolidation and submission of the Budget and Mid-Term Plan (MTP)
• Support the preparation of internal and external reports across relevant entities
• Collaborate with Group Reporting Analyst to meet all deadlines and deliverables
• Produce monthly Board Packs and support senior stakeholders with insights

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of IFRS and Group Consolidation processes
• Highly proficient in Excel and financial reporting systems (e.g., Cognos, SEI)
• Experience working with complex data and managing tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work in a high-profile Group role with exposure to senior leadership
• Be part of a collaborative, ambitious finance function
• Access to continuous professional development and progression
• Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits package