Senior Financial Reporting Manager — Hybrid Chester

Rotheram Carrington Financial Recruitment; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Leave entitlement

Hybrid work

Modern Chester offices

Career development

Job summary

Rotheram Carrington Financial Recruitment is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager in Chester with a hybrid working pattern (2 days WFH). The role commands a salary of £70,000–£75,000 plus excellent benefits and autonomy in a senior finance position.

You will take ownership of financial reporting, statutory accounting and financial controls, collaborating with stakeholders including London HQ. ACA/ACCA qualified with 3–4 years’ related experience is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with 3–4 years’ industry experience in a similar role.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience of statutory accounts and audit processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Development and management of one Finance Assistant reporting to this role.
• Oversee month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare and review management and statutory financial information.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure appropriate accounting treatments are applied.
• Maintain strong financial controls and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial information is accurate and robust.
• Produce financial analysis and insight to support senior management decision-making.
• Work closely with other areas of finance to ensure consistency, accuracy and effective reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and efficiencies across the finance function.
• Support and contribute to wider finance projects and business initiatives.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Excel skills

Education

ACA or ACCA

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Rotheram Carrington Financial Recruitment is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager in Chester with a hybrid working pattern (2 days WFH). The role commands a salary of £70,000–£75,000 plus excellent benefits and autonomy in a senior finance position.

You will take ownership of financial reporting, statutory accounting and financial controls, collaborating with stakeholders including London HQ. ACA/ACCA qualified with 3–4 years’ related experience is required.