Your new company

A small public sector bank with a team of 30 in finance. The people at this organisation come from a mix of organisations but primarily banking/insurance/financial services and the public sector. The Financial Control Division (FCD) is a friendly, dynamic and fast-paced team. The team has four managers - one who is responsible for Reporting, one for Operations, and the other two are responsible for Accounting for loans and guarantees.

Your new role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Reporting Manager will co-ordinate and lead across the reporting division to bring together and produce the monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts. You’ll be the first point of contact for the external auditors and develop well established relationships across the business, including underwriters, claims handlers and risk analysts. You will be responsible for providing accounting advice and implementing changes to financial reporting in response to changes in the business.

• Leading on the planning and production of the FReM and IFRS-compliant Annual Accounts

• Leading on engagement with external auditors

• Yearend and Monthend close

• Management of one person

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a fully qualified Accountant

You will have experience within the public sector AND/OR the insurance/banking/financial services industry

What you'll get in return

The salary available is between £65,000 and £75,000 (with some flexibility depending on experience)

This organisation offers the Civil Service pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28%
They work on a hybrid basis, with 2 days per week in the office
The organisation offers work-life balance and a supportive team culture
There is an opportunity for progression with many of the existing team management having progressed within the organisation

What you need to do now

Please apply now to be considered!