Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager - IFRSGrimsbyHighly hybrid working, Bonus + Great Benefits + ProgressionYour new companyAn established and highly regarded financial services organisation, based in Grimsby, are looking to recruit an experienced financial manager on a permanent basis. The business is part of a wider group and is recognised for its strong governance, long-term stability and specialist expertise in finance solutions.Your new roleA newly created opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ideally qualified individual to join the finance team based in Grimsby. Reporting into the senior leadership team, this is a key role responsible for leading the finance and treasury functions, delivering high-quality financial insight.You will play a critical role in supporting senior stakeholders with commercial analysis, strategic decision-making and financial governance.Key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and review statutory financial statements in line with IFRS and UK-adopted international accounting standards
• Maintain full balance sheet integrity, including complex reconciliations and judgement-based areas
• Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure robust documentation of treatments
• Review outputs produced by the Finance Team, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies
• Drive improvements in finance systems, reporting processes and data quality
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, managing all audit interactions
• Lead audit planning, fieldwork coordination and delivery of required schedules
• Prepare supporting documentation and respond to technical audit queries
• Implement audit recommendations and strengthen internal controls where needed
• Support the preparation and review of corporation tax returns, VAT submissions, and other statutory filings
• Liaise with external tax advisors and regulatory bodies
• Ensure all tax reporting is completed accurately and on time, maintaining full compliance with HMRC and internal governance standards

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or Part Qualified or QBE
• Proven experience in a senior finance role and strong IFRS knowledge, IFRS9 in particular
• Exposure to the financial services sector either working in practice or in industry
• Advanced Excel capability and confidence using Microsoft Office tools
• Experience working with finance systems, reporting tools and consolidation software
• High levels of accuracy, professionalism and stakeholder engagement

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including generous bonus
• Opportunity to work within a stable, well-respected financial services organisation
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• A professional and collaborative working environment with scope for career development
• Free Parking
• Very hybrid working (after probation), open 1-2 days a week or per month.
• Hours 9-5
• Company pension, private healthcare, life insurance, + more

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click apply now to submit your CV. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are exploring senior finance opportunities, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

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