Interim External Reporting Manager

Marks Sattin; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced External Reporting Manager for a 12-month contract, potentially extendable. The successful candidate will lead the production of financial statements, manage external audit relationships, and provide technical accounting advice. Strong IFRS knowledge and a background as a qualified accountant are essential. This high-impact role is ideal for individuals passionate about improving reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience managing audits and working with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in a Big 4 or mid-tier audit firm is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of consolidated year-end and half-year financial statements.
• Oversee subsidiary and regulatory financial reporting.
• Manage external audit relationships and act as key point of escalation.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Technical accounting expertise

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced External Reporting Manager to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential for extension. This role offers the opportunity to lead group-level reporting and audit processes during a period of transformation.

Base pay range

Interim External Reporting Manager – 12-Month FTC (Potential to Extend)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the production of consolidated year-end and half-year financial statements
• Oversee subsidiary and regulatory financial reporting
• Own and update group accounting policies and technical accounting papers
• Manage external audit relationships and act as key point of escalation
• Provide technical accounting advice across the group
• Drive best practice and continuous improvement in reporting processes

Ideal Candidate:

• Immediately Available or 1 Months Notice MAX
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience
• Strong IFRS knowledge and technical accounting expertise
• Proven experience managing audits and working with senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience in a Big 4 or mid-tier audit firm is desirable

This is a high-impact role suited to someone with a strong technical background and a passion for improving reporting standards.