Record to Report Finance Manager

Robert Half is delighted to be working with a Manchester-based client to recruit a Record to Report Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking to join a dynamic financial accounting and fixed assets team. For the ideal candidate, this role offers:

Salary of £65,000 - £75,000 + hybrid working + annual bonus + 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + excellent benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the fixed assets function for the business, ensuring accuracy and compliance in both the fixed assets register and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations, particularly those related to fixed assets, and escalate any significant risks or concerns to senior stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Ensure the team maintains a highly controlled environment by adhering to all financial controls and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to support financial transformation initiatives and drive process improvements across the business.
• Act as a subject matter expert for balance sheet control, continually seeking opportunities to enhance reconciliation processes and control frameworks.
• Coordinate with both internal and external audit teams, providing all necessary documentation and support for year-end and interim audits.
• Review the work produced by the team, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all accounting entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and statutory reporting.
• Extensive expertise in fixed assets accounting and related processes.
• Demonstrable experience in leading and managing high-performing teams, with a focus on mentoring and team development.
• A track record of driving process improvement and enhancing operational efficiency.

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