Group Reporting Manager in Wakefield - Michael Page Finance

As Group Reporting Manager, you will take ownership of statutory reporting, group consolidation activities, and month-end processes across the business. You will also play a key role in supporting acquisitions and ensuring robust financial controls are maintained.

Client Details

Michael Page are partnering with a growing and acquisitive UK group to recruit a Group Reporting Manager. This is a high-visibility role within the finance function, offering exposure to senior leadership and involvement in acquisition activity, statutory reporting, and technical accounting matters.

Description

• Prepare consolidated financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and develop the Assistant Management Accountant, ensuring month-end deadlines are achieved
• Prepare monthly management accounts and oversee group reporting requirements
• Complete statutory accounts in line with disclosure checklists and proforma accounts
• Prepare and post month-end journals and invoices within required deadlines
• Ensure fixed asset register compliance with accounting standards
• Produce and distribute month-end spend reports to department heads
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, flagging risks to the Financial Controller
• Support interim and year-end audit processes
• Proactively resolve issues and support continuous improvement initiatives

Profile

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Have strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting and corporation tax
• Be up-to-date with relevant accounting and tax regulations
• Have experience managing a team
• Be highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Be confident using Microsoft Office and financial systems
• Show initiative and the ability to operate autonomously

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £60,000 per annum.
• Annual Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working policy
• Opportunity to work within a growing and acquisitive group
• Career progression within a supportive finance function