Financial Accounting and Reporting Manager

Location: London (hybrid working)

Contract: 9 Months FTC (Temporary to Permanent Opportunity)

Goodman Masson are delighted to be supporting a leading professional membership organisation in their search for a Financial Accounting and Reporting Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to take ownership of a critical financial accounting and reporting function within a highly respected, values-driven organisation, on a 9 month Fixed-Term-Contract.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting and Operations, you’ll lead a team responsible for all aspects of financial accounting, reporting, compliance, and control. This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and stakeholder collaboration across the organisation.

You will:

• Lead, develop, and coach the financial accounting team to deliver a high-performing and customer-focused service.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Manage the preparation of statutory financial statements (including group consolidation) and act as the key contact for external auditors.
• Oversee VAT and Corporation Tax compliance, working closely with external advisors to ensure proactive adherence to evolving regulations.
• Lead on Treasury and Investment Management, maintaining effective relationships with banking and investment partners.
• Take ownership of financial reporting for the organisation’s charitable entities, including presentation at trustee board meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement across all financial accounting processes and strengthen the organisation’s control environment.
• Support the Head of Financial Accounting and Operations in delivering a robust and compliant financial framework aligned with organisational strategy.

About You

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience in financial accounting and reporting, ideally gained in a complex or multi-entity environment. You’ll combine technical expertise with strong people leadership and a commitment to delivering high standards.

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven track record of managing financial accounting and reporting functions.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, audit processes, and statutory reporting (including FRS 102).
• Experience managing VAT, Corporation Tax, and Treasury operations.
• Excellent Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate and analyse financial data effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to collaborate across teams and influence at all levels.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a drive for improvement and efficiency.

Desirable:

• Experience working with charitable entities and knowledge of Charity SORP.
• Previous exposure to presenting to Trustees or Board-level committees.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact within a respected organisation that plays an important role in supporting and representing the legal profession. You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive finance team committed to continuous improvement and professional development.