Full job descriptionAudit & Group Financial Reporting Manager
Location: Manchester
The Opportunity
Our client is a growing, acquisitive professional services group with a strong presence across the UK and Ireland. Following continued expansion, they are looking to appoint a Group Financial Reporting & Audit Manager to support the delivery of accurate, timely and IFRS-compliant consolidated reporting across the business.This is a key role within Group Finance, taking ownership of the consolidation process, supporting statutory reporting, managing external audit requirements and providing technical accounting expertise across a complex multi-entity environment.
Key Responsibilities
Group Reporting & Consolidation
*Lead the Group consolidation process under IFRS.
*Prepare consolidated financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and reserves reporting.
*Manage intercompany eliminations, consolidation journals, FX adjustments and group reconciliations.
*Support the transition to monthly Group reporting.
*Assist with Board and management reporting requirements.
Statutory Reporting & Audit
*Coordinate year-end reporting across the Group.
*Support preparation of consolidated statutory accounts.
*Act as a key contact for external auditors and manage audit queries.
*Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
Technical Accounting
*Provide guidance on complex accounting matters, including acquisitions, disposals, restructures, impairments and IFRS compliance.
*Prepare technical accounting papers and support implementation of new accounting standards.
*Ensure reporting remains compliant with IFRS and relevant statutory requirements.
Acquisitions & Business Change
*Lead acquisition accounting and purchase price allocation exercises.
*Support disposal accounting and group restructuring activities.
*Assist with post-acquisition integration from a financial reporting perspective.
Process Improvement
*Enhance reporting, consolidation and control processes.
*Support finance transformation, automation and systems improvements.
*Promote best practice and continuous improvement across Group Finance.
Candidate Profile
*ACA, ACCA, CA or CIMA qualified.
*Strong IFRS and technical accounting knowledge.
*Experience producing consolidated accounts within a multi-entity group environment.
*Proven background supporting or leading Group audits.
*Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
*Able to build relationships across finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Desirable Experience
*Acquisitive or private equity-backed businesses.
*Professional services environment.
*Complex multi-entity or multi-jurisdictional groups.
Benefits
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
*Option to buy up to 5 additional days leave
*Christmas closure
*Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
*Life Assurance (4x salary)
*Company pension scheme
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Flexible benefits including cash plan, dental cover, eye care and Cycle to Work scheme