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Financial Reporting Specialist

Gleeson Recruitment Group
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Coventry, West Midlands CV6 3BF, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking two Financial Reporting Specialists for their Coventry location.
  • Candidates must be ACCA-qualified with a preference for ACA/ICAEW, and have significant experience in preparing group and company accounts under IFRS and UK GAAP.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £60,000, along with a generous benefits package and hybrid working options.
  • Key responsibilities include strategic reporting, audit management, team leadership, and contributing to process improvements.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to engage with stakeholders.

Are you a qualified accountant with super technical knowledge? Does working for one of the Midlands' most successful businesses sound like somewhere you'll thrive?

I'm excited to be recruiting two Financial Reporting Specialists for our Coventry based client. With a generous benefits package, hybrid working and salary of up to £60,000 on offer, this is a great opportunity for a qualified finance professional looking for excellent progression.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Reporting: Prepare high-quality quarterly, half-yearly, and annual reports for stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and statutory purposes.
  • Accounting Expertise: Provide advice on new accounting standards, interpret group accounting policies, and deliver training to enhance team knowledge and processes.
  • Audit Management: Lead the external audit process, resolve auditor queries, and oversee financial return submissions to regulators and banks.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor junior financial reporting team members, fostering collaboration and development.
  • System Oversight: Maintain and optimise the Consolidation module (BPC) to support efficient reporting processes.
  • Collaborative Reporting: Contribute to monthly consolidated reporting, ensuring seamless system functionality and accurate management information.
  • Technical Support: Support key accounting areas, monitor distributable reserves, assist with treasury refinancing, and oversee dividend payments.
  • Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process enhancements, change initiatives, and the development of robust documentation and controls.

About You

  • Qualifications: ACCA-qualified (ACA/ICAEW preferred).
  • Technical Skills: Proven expertise in preparing group and company accounts under IFRS and UK GAAP. Familiarity with consolidation systems and advanced Excel skills.
  • Leadership: Experience mentoring and managing junior team members.
  • Audit Expertise: Confident in managing interactions with auditors.
  • Collaborative Approach: Strong relationship-building skills, able to engage stakeholders across all levels.
  • Motivated Team Player: High levels of initiative and a hands-on attitude to meet deadlines effectively.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.