Group Finance Reporting Lead

Financial Reporting Lead - £55,000 to £60,000

We are partnering a evolving SME operating in a fast paced, commercially driven environment. The business is strengthening its finance function and is seeking a Financial Reporting Lead to take ownership of financial reporting integrity, balance sheet control, and fixed asset governance.

This is a hands-on role with broad exposure across reporting, controls, and systems improvement, working closely with the Head of Finance to enhance financial accuracy, strengthen processes, and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead month-end close and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting
Prepare management accounts with variance analysis and insight
Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet accounts with strong control focus
Support year-end close, statutory reporting, and audit processes
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
Own and maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Oversee capitalisation of projects, WIP balances, and legacy data clean-up
Strengthen capital expenditure tracking, governance, and documentation
Support development and enforcement of capitalisation policies
Improve reporting processes, controls, and financial systems
Drive automation and reduce manual processes
Enhance data integrity across finance systems
Act as key contact for fixed asset and reporting queries
Partner with operational teams on capital project accuracy
Provide clear reporting and insight to senior stakeholders

What We're Looking For

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)
Strong experience in management accounting or financial reporting
Solid understanding of fixed assets and balance sheet control

Experience with reconciliations and process improvement
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Desirable: ERP systems experience (Sage, Xero, SAP, Oracle) and audit exposure

What's on Offer

£55,000 - £60,000 salary
Broad ownership across reporting and fixed assets
Direct exposure to senior finance leadership
Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes
High-impact role in a growing business