Group Reporting Manager

Zenith Vehicles; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + birthday

Life & health insurance

Tech & car schemes

MyGPS development & discounts

Wellbeing support

Clubs & parking

Job summary

Zenith is seeking a Group Reporting Manager to join our Group Finance team in Leeds with agile working arrangements. You’ll lead statutory, external and regulatory reporting, support governance, controls and the development of a strong control environment across the group.

Fully qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience will be preferred; experience in financial reporting, audits and statutory accounting is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting, audit, statutory accounting or a broader finance role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to apply accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Group statutory, external and regulatory reporting obligations accurately and on time.
• Prepare Group and subsidiary financial statements and disclosures.
• Coordinate external audit activities and manage auditor information requests.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Group accounting policies, controls and governance standards.
• Own key balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Document key accounting judgements and estimates to support reporting and audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and data quality.

Skills

Financial reporting

Auditing experience

Technical accounting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

At Zenith, we've been leading the transition to sustainable vehicle solutions for over 30 years. As the UK's largest independent vehicle solutions provider, we're proud of our people, our award-winning service, and our bold ambitions to make mobility smarter, greener, and better for everyone. We're powered by people, driven by innovation, and committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

We are currently looking for a Group Reporting Manager to join our Group Finance team. Based in Leeds with agile working arrangements, this is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering statutory, external and regulatory reporting while supporting governance, controls and continuous improvement across the Group. You'll contribute to key audit activities, high-quality financial reporting and the ongoing development of a strong control environment.

You'll become part of a collaborative finance function that works closely with colleagues across Management Accounting, Treasury, Commercial Finance and Tax. The team plays a critical role in maintaining financial control, supporting informed business decisions and driving improvements across reporting and finance processes.

What's The Role

• Deliver Group statutory, external and regulatory reporting obligations accurately and on time
• Prepare Group and subsidiary financial statements and supporting disclosures
• Coordinate external audit activities and manage auditor information requests
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Group accounting policies, controls and governance standards
• Own key balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of issues
• Document key accounting judgements and estimates to support reporting and audit requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and data quality

What Can You Offer

• Fully qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with post-qualification experience
• Experience in financial reporting, audit, statutory accounting or a broader finance role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to apply accounting standards in practice
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting audit processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
• Experience within vehicle leasing, financial services, asset finance, regulated environments or finance transformation would be advantageous

What's In It For You

• 24 days annual leave plus your birthday off, with the option to buy more
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Dental and Health Cash Plans, and Private Medical Insurance
• Tech Scheme, Car Sacrifice Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans
• Development opportunities through our MyGPS personal development framework, plus Perks at Work discounts
• Onsite GP, Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Sports and social clubs, company activities, team events, colleague-led equality networks, free onsite parking and agile working opportunities

Why Zenith?

• Award-winning - Leasing Company of the Year at the Fleet News Awards 2026 and Large Business of the Year at the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards
• Sustainability champions - over 41% of our fleet are Battery Electric Vehicles, and we're a carbon-neutral organisation
• Innovators - investing £25 million in transformation, with a thriving fleet of 169,910 vehicles
• Inclusive - six colleague-led diversity groups and a workplace where everyone can thrive
• A place to grow - clear pathways through our MyGPS personal development framework

We want to positively encourage differences in Zenith and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Zenith is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.