This is a newly created, Finance Reporting Manager position working for a high growth, forward thinking private equity based SME in Leeds.The business have grown significantly over the last 3 years, and as a result of their most recent growth trajectory, and further plans over the next 18 months, they are now looking to bring in an experienced Finance Reporting Manager into a newly created role to work closely with the Group CFO.The role will take responsibility for overseeing financial reporting processes and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements. This role is crucial in providing financial insights to stakeholders, supporting decision-making, and adhering to regulatory requirements.**The role would be ideally suited to someone ACA/ACCA qualified in practice, looking for their 2nd or 3rd move in industry with a growing PE backed SME**The key duties of this role will include:

Monthly group consolidation of local and overseas subsidiary accounts, preparing and overseeing the creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Preparation of data for the monthly Board pack.
Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas of concern.
Provide commentary and actionable insights based on financial results.
Detailed monthly preparation and review of balance sheet
Collaborating with auditors during internal and external audits.
Annual preparation of statutory accounts in conjunction with the group auditors
Annual preparation of tax packs for group tax advisors
Preparation of group cashflows
Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
Preparation of reporting to support group’s treasury decisions
Preparation of group forecasts for corporation tax purposes
Ensure Tax compliance and main contact or all Tax queries
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with senior management, providing clear and concise financial updates.

The successful candidate will:

Be fully qualified ACA/ACCA – Essential
Have experience of group consolidation preferably across multiple currencies - Essential
Have knowledge of and the ability to practically apply recent and upcoming relevant FRS standards - Essential
Have a good working knowledge of MS excel - Essential

What's on offer?

On site parking in a fantastic modern office environment

Hybrid working - 2 days office based minimum

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