Financial Reporting Manager - Paul Card Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Looking for a job that gives you more variety, visibility, and ownership?

This is a chance to join a large and growing business in a finance team that's serious about tightening processes and driving forward best practice. You'll work alongside senior finance leaders and play a key role in strengthening the financial control environment across the group.

You'll bring your technical accounting know-how and a keen eye for process improvement, and in return, you'll get autonomy, influence, and the chance to shape how things are done.

What's in it for you?

• A bigger stage: A multi-entity business with strong leadership, giving you the chance to broaden your experience and impact.
• Visible influence: Your work will be central to improving processes and standards, not buried behind the scenes.
• Supportive team: A friendly, collaborative environment where your input will be listened to and valued.

What you'll be doing:

• Own the group's balance sheet and reconciliation process.
• Prepare first-draft statutory accounts for multiple legal entities.
• Handle VAT return submissions and support on corporation tax.
• Lead training and coaching around technical accounting developments, including IFRS standards.
• Contribute to financial reporting improvements and broader IFRS alignment.
• Coach and support the wider team on process and policy.
• Be a key contact for external audit.

What you'll need:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience with statutory reporting and financial controls.
• Previous experience working within a group finance function in a larger business, with hands-on involvement in intercompany accounts and reconciliations.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to coach and influence others.
• The drive and resilience to push through change and improve how things are done.
• Confident working with stakeholders at all levels, someone who can hold their own, challenge constructively, and get things moving.
• A practical mindset that balances accuracy with delivery.

Location:

This is a fully office-based role in Sunderland. If you enjoy being part of an on-site team and collaborating face-to-face, this will be a great fit.

Whether you're in practice looking for your first industry move, or already in industry and ready for more scope, click 'Apply' now.