A leading Top 10 accountancy firm is looking for an Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager to join its specialist team in Southampton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA/ACCA qualified Accounts or Financial Reporting professional looking to work with larger, more complex businesses and corporate groups, with significant exposure to consolidations, technical accounting and private equity-backed clients.
The Role
You'll manage a portfolio of UK businesses across a range of sectors, delivering statutory financial reporting engagements under UK GAAP and IFRS.
The client base includes a significant number of complex corporate groups and private equity-backed businesses, with the majority reporting under FRS 102 alongside exposure to IFRS.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a portfolio of financial reporting clients
- Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements
- Preparing and reviewing complex group accounts and consolidations
- FRS 102 and UK GAAP reporting
- Exposure to IFRS reporting engagements
- Providing technical accounting advice and support
- Supporting corporate and group reorganisations
- Preparing accountant's reports for subsidiary companies
- Managing assignments, budgets, deadlines and overall project delivery
- Working directly with senior client stakeholders
- Reviewing, coaching and developing junior members of the team
- Identifying opportunities to provide additional support to existing clients
There is also the opportunity to undertake short-term client secondments, providing direct exposure to clients' internal finance functions.
Who Are We Looking For?
The firm is interested in speaking with candidates from Accounting & Financial Reporting, Accounts or Business Services backgrounds who have:
- ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent
- Strong statutory accounts preparation and review experience
- Excellent knowledge of FRS 102 and UK GAAP
- Experience with group accounts and consolidations
- IFRS exposure advantageous but not essential
- Experience managing a portfolio or multiple client assignments
- Experience reviewing and developing junior staffStrong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
The Opportunity
You'll join a specialist Accounting & Financial Reporting team within an established Southampton office of over 200 people, while working closely with a wider regional network of AFR specialists.
The position offers the opportunity to move beyond a traditional accounts portfolio and develop deeper expertise across complex financial reporting, consolidations, group structures, technical accounting and PE-backed businesses.
There is very little requirement to work away from the Southampton office, with a flexible hybrid model offering two core office days and the option to work from home for the remaining three days.
Benefits:
- Private medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Health cash plan
- Additional leave options
- Gym membership
- Employee discounts
- Comprehensive flexible benefits package
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Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager in Southampton employer: Austin Rose Associates
Austin Rose Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a unique work culture that prioritises flexibility and autonomy, allowing Tax Advisors to thrive without the constraints of timesheets. With opportunities for professional growth through collaboration on bespoke projects and direct engagement with Directors and Partners, employees can specialise in transactional tax areas while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic in the vibrant setting of London and the South East.
