Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager

Posted 1 day ago by Morson Edge

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£600 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
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Summary: The Finance Reporting Manager role at a growing UK digital bank involves leading the preparation of management accounts and statutory financial statements while managing the year-end audit process. The position requires a qualified accountant to enhance finance systems and processes, supervise junior staff, and support business projects. This contractor role is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a minimum of two days in the office. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic and collaborative working culture within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the preparation of month-end accounts, including variance analysis, commentary, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Produce financial management information for executive committees and board meetings
  • Supervise the accounting team to manage Accounts Payable, Cashbooks, and General Ledger
  • Lead the year-end audit process
  • Prepare statutory IFRS financial statements
  • Design and develop finance systems, controls, and processes
  • Support business projects and ad hoc analysis
  • Assist internal auditors and maintain finance policies and procedures
  • Manage payroll and pension administration via outsourced providers
  • Oversee VAT and corporate tax returns
  • Monitor actual vs budgeted spend and cash balances
  • Produce ALCO, EXCO, and board committee packs

Key Skills:

  • ACA or ACCA qualified accountant
  • Strong technical IFRS accounting knowledge
  • Highly proficient in Excel
  • Ability to manage deadlines and take ownership of tasks
  • Experience in the financial services industry, ideally in a small bank or building society or a top 10 audit firm
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar GL software
  • Experience with Power BI or process automation
  • Collaborative and supportive team player
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Committed to integrity, fairness, and clear communication

Salary (Rate): £600/day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Finance Reporting Manager

Location: London (Hybrid, minimum 2 days per week in office)

Salary / £600/day contractor (inside IR35)

About the Company

A growing UK digital bank is seeking a technically strong Finance Reporting Manager to join its London finance team on a contractor basis. The organisation operates in a regulated environment and offers a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced working culture. The business is focused on delivering innovative retail finance products, sustainable growth, and a modern banking experience.

Role Overview

This role is ideal for a qualified accountant looking to make a real impact. You will lead the preparation of management accounts and statutory financial statements, manage the year-end audit process, and help develop systems, processes, and controls within the finance function. You will also support business projects, supervise junior staff, and contribute to process improvements across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting
  • Lead the preparation of month-end accounts, including variance analysis, commentary, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Produce financial management information for executive committees and board meetings
  • Supervise the accounting team to manage Accounts Payable, Cashbooks, and General Ledger
  • Audit & Statutory Accounts
  • Lead the year-end audit process
  • Prepare statutory IFRS financial statements
  • Process Enhancement & Risk Management
  • Design and develop finance systems, controls, and processes
  • Support business projects and ad hoc analysis
  • Assist internal auditors and maintain finance policies and procedures
  • Other Responsibilities
  • Manage payroll and pension administration via outsourced providers
  • Oversee VAT and corporate tax returns
  • Monitor actual vs budgeted spend and cash balances
  • Produce ALCO, EXCO, and board committee packs

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

  • ACA or ACCA qualified accountant
  • Strong technical IFRS accounting knowledge
  • Highly proficient in Excel
  • Ability to manage deadlines and take ownership of tasks

Desirable:

  • Experience in the financial services industry, ideally in a small bank or building society or a top 10 audit firm
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar GL software
  • Experience with Power BI or process automation

Skills & Behaviours

  • Collaborative and supportive team player
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Committed to integrity, fairness, and clear communication

Compensation Options:

Contractor: £600/day inside IR35

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking a varied and technically challenging role with significant responsibility within a growing digital bank

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