At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and ensure accuracy across multiple entities in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Knight Frank, a top independent real estate consultancy with a global presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse workplace that values innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial management while working with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong experience in financial reporting and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies, headquartered in London, UK. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 markets with a focus on building trust with our clients.
About The Role
Knight Frank is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to join their Head Office in 55 Baker Street. The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of UK financial reporting across the business. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality management information, statutory financial statements, and ensuring strong financial controls within a complex commercial real estate environment.
The role is a hands-on leadership position managing a small team and requires strong technical accounting expertise (UK GAAP / IFRS), experience managing and supporting external audits, and the ability to work across multiple stakeholders including finance, asset management, and external advisors.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results
- Ensure accurate accounting for key process areas such as payroll, revenue recognition, dividends, investments, and lease accounting transactions (IFRS 16 where applicable)
- Maintain compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS and other relevant regulatory standards
- Manage balance sheet account reconciliations in accordance with agreed perpetual reconciliation cycle
- Lead the production of monthly management accounts and reporting packs for the UK Board
- Deliver insightful variance analysis and commentary to senior management
- Manage the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for UK legal entities
- Ensure compliance with Companies Act & GAAP requirements
- Act as a key point of contact for external auditors
- Manage the UK month-end close timetable
- Maintain and enhance a robust internal control framework
- Support the optimisation of finance systems
- Manage and develop a small team of qualified and/or part-qualified accountants
Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience in Record to Reporting and Financial Control within a large, complex organisation
- Strong knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP and statutory reporting requirements
- Demonstrated experience managing large data sets, multiple entities, and complex structures
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Experience leading, developing, and motivating high-performing teams
- Qualified Accountant (ICAEW and/or ACCA)
Dimensions
- Managing a team of 2 accountants
- No. of UK legal entities: c 25
- UK landscape / Turnover £450M
- Balance sheets accounts under areas of control c. 500+
Financial Reporting Manager in London employer: ENGINEERINGUK
Knight Frank is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in the heart of London, our Head Office fosters collaboration and innovation, empowering team members to take ownership of their roles while contributing to meaningful projects in the real estate sector. With a commitment to diversity and a focus on client-centricity, we provide our employees with the tools and support needed to thrive in their careers, making Knight Frank a truly rewarding place to work.
