Senior Financial Reporting Manager 1706-1

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Barking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local consultancy firm in Barking is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Reporting Manager. The ideal candidate will have at least three years' experience at a Deputy Chief Accountant level within local government and strong skills in financial reporting and compliance. Responsibilities include leading the audit of the Council’s accounts and preparing for year-end closures. This temporary role offers a pay rate of up to £71.43 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ recent experience at Deputy Chief Accountant level in local government.
• Demonstrable track record in producing statutory accounts.
• Experience managing local authority Collection Fund.

Responsibilities

• Lead the completion and external audit of the Council’s Statement of Accounts.
• Oversee preparations for the year-end closure process.
• Drive automation and digitisation of statutory financial returns.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Compliance

Financial systems

Audit readiness

Education

Accountancy Qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Financial Reporting Manager
Reference: Barking 1706-1
Pay rate: Up to £71.43 per hour PAYE
Contract Type: Temporary, anticipated 6 months
Working Arrangement: TBC

In order to apply for this role you will have a minimum of three years’ recent experience operating at Deputy Chief Accountant level within a local government setting along with an Accountancy Qualification, (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW).

The role: On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Manager who is a highly experienced finance professional with a minimum of three years’ recent experience operating at Deputy Chief Accountant level within a local government setting. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track record in leading the end-to-end production of statutory accounts and managing all aspects of the Collection Fund. Proven expertise in navigating complex financial environments, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and delivering high-quality financial reporting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading the completion and external audit of the Council’s Statement of Accounts, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and professional standards.
• Initiate and oversee preparations for the 2025/26 year-end closure process, including the implementation of robust in-year reconciliation procedures.
• Drive the automation and digitisation of statutory financial returns through optimal use of the Council’s financial systems, with a focus on improving efficiency, accuracy, and audit readiness.

What the client is looking for

• A minimum of three years’ recent experience operating at Deputy Chief Accountant level within a local government setting.
• An Accountancy Qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW), or part-qualified with equivalent experience.
• A track record in leading the end-to-end production of statutory accounts.
• Experience in managing all aspects of a local authority Collection Fund.
• Proven expertise in navigating complex financial environments, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Able to deliver high-quality financial reporting.
• Ability to lead the completion and external audit of the Council’s 2024/25 Statement of Accounts, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and professional standards.
• Experience in overseeing the preparations of year-end closure process, including the implementation of robust in-year reconciliation procedures.
• Ability to drive the automation and digitisation of statutory financial returns through optimal use of the Council’s financial systems, with a focus on improving efficiency, accuracy, and audit readiness.

How to Apply

Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.

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Job Ref: Barking 1706-1

Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.