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Accounts Lead (Broking)
Location: Borehamwood - In office role
Package: Negotiable + Benefits
The Accounts Lead (Broking) will lead our accounting function, overseeing the full spectrum of Insurance Broking Accounting (IBA) activities. The role will involve oversight of multiple broking systems, managing system improvement projects, and guiding and developing a team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of daily accounting operations, compliance with regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement of systems and processes.
Responsibility And Accountability
IBA & accounting operations
Oversee the full spectrum of Insurance Broking Accounting (IBA) activities, including:
Daily and monthly bank reconciliations across statutory, non-statutory, and risk transfer accounts.
- Accurate processing of premiums, claims, commissions, return premiums, and fees.
- Management of bordereaux reporting and reconciliation, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Maintenance of insurer and client ledger balances, ensuring aged items are investigated and cleared promptly.
- Monitoring of cash collection, settlement, and credit control to optimise working capital.
- Ensure strict adherence to CASS rules (Client Money regulations), including segregation and treatment of client funds.
- Manage risk transfer arrangements in line with binding authority and TOBA requirements.
- Oversee use of non-statutory trust accounts, ensuring they are operated in compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.
- Ensure financial controls are applied consistently, minimising exposure to errors, fraud, or regulatory breaches.
Systems & process improvements
- Lead on accounting and finance system enhancements across multiple broking platforms.
- Define, document, and validate IT specifications for finance-related projects.
- Conduct and oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring robust implementation.
- Review and streamline processes to drive efficiency, accuracy, and control.
Leadership & team management
- Manage, coach, and develop the accounts team, setting clear objectives and expectations.
- Proactively address and resolve performance issues, supporting continuous improvement.
- Build a motivated, high-performing team culture with accountability and ownership.
Stakeholder management
- Act as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders, insurers, auditors, and regulators.
- Partner with senior management to provide accurate, timely reporting and financial insight.
- Work closely with IT, operations, and compliance teams to ensure aligned objectives.
HFIS people processes
- Daily line management of IBA Team. Where other teammates undertake similar work, to provide advice, guidance, and feedback directly to those teammates
- Attend all training and briefing sessions relevant to people management
- Conduct recruitment and onboarding practices in line with established Company procedures
- Make sure all teammates complete allocated mandatory learning within specified deadlines each year
- Make sure all teammates are appraised throughout the financial year in accordance with Company guidelines, identifying and providing areas for development or additional training in consultation with the People team where appropriate
- Make sure all absences and disciplinary issues are handled in accordance with Company guidelines; absences must be recorded on Company systems and return to work interviews conducted within laid down timescales
- Potential disciplinary issues should be raised and discussed with the People team with mutual agreement being reached as to the way forward. Should any disciplinary meetings (informal or formal) with teammates be necessary, full notes are to be taken, and the People team are to be kept informed
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance within the team, aligned with Company values
- All the above are to be managed in accordance with the Company values and established HFIS procedures
Experience, Knowledge And Skills Needed
- Extensive experience in Insurance Broking Accounting (IBA).
Strong knowledge of:
CASS rules and Client Money handling.
- Risk transfer and non-statutory trust accounts.
Bordereaux reporting, settlements, and reconciliations.
Proven track record of working with multiple insurance broking systems (e.g., Acturis, OpenGI, or similar).
- Demonstrated success in system and IT improvement projects (writing specifications, testing, implementation).
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience in performance management.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to deliver under pressure.
Desirable Qualifications
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience.
- Experience within a Lloyd's broker or London Market environment.
- Knowledge of FCA regulations, compliance, and reporting requirements.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.
Senior Accounts Lead
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Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking for your next opportunity?
Our client, a well-established business based in Kettering, is seeking a Senior Accounts Lead to join their team on a permanent basis. In this role, youll play a key part in supporting day-to-day financial operations.
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Accounts Payable Lead
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ABOUT SLEEK
Sleek is a global, full-service experience marketing agency, renowned for innovative strategies that elevate leading brands, ranking it among London’s top 50 fastest-growing companies.
Our philosophy is simple: People before Profit—inside and out. We are on a mission to be the market-leading agency, where excellence is the norm. Rooted in the belief that together we can be better, we are fostering a community where every individual, client, and team member thrives. With a strong commitment to equality, we proudly maintain an impressive colleague engagement score of 87%, positioning Sleek as a top UK employer. The hard work we have put into making Sleek a great place has been recognised by Campaign UK, naming us #26 on the Top 100 Places to work and as a Hyer Breakthrough Culture Award winner too.
We’re honoured to partner with some of the world’s biggest brands, delivering experiences that range from large-scale exhibitions to luxury high-end events across a vast range of industries. But for us, it’s not about the scale—it’s about the quality of the work and the people who make it possible: our team, clients, and suppliers. Together, we create unforgettable experiences that leave a lasting impact.
- Are you an individual who is striving to be the best version of yourself?
- Are you always curious and seeking innovative ideas that you want to turn into reality?
- Do you want to work in an environment that genuinely cares about you?
Join us on our mission to create beautiful, engaging experiences.
OUR CULTURE
Communication is at the heart of our agency and that’s especially true when it comes to our team. We are proud to attract and retain the best people and we know it’s critical that individuals feel both challenged and supported with opportunities to progress. Sleek believes in a collective effort when it comes to decision making - we value everyone’s contribution and empower our colleagues to help shape us.
No two days are the same and our client base and growth pattern means it can be intense at times. This is when the agility of the Sleek team really comes into its own. We know that the instant you move out of your comfort zone, it means you are growing and that’s a genuine opportunity to thrive. We work hard to ensure we are supporting one another to keep pushing boundaries.
As individuals we are self-motivated, have high standards and are always willing to learn, regardless of seniority. We know how vital it is for team members to know their value to the business and feel rewarded for their contribution. What you put in, we will always give back.
OUR WORK PLACE
We spend a large proportion of our lives at work and it should be a place that makes you feel good. Sleek is based in a modern office a short walk from Wimbledon where we share everything from playlists to weekend baking efforts. We genuinely have a lot of fun together.
We regularly socialise after work including our Thursday early finish office drinks. In addition, Jen absolutely loves arranging social events for the team including; weekends mini breaks, team away days, Christmas wreath making and more.
You’ll find Sleek to be a welcoming place for everyone, from those just starting out in their careers to well-seasoned pros. Whether you are looking to grow and develop, or find work/life balance being a working parent. We will always support you as an individual within an environment where you can realise your true potential. Our learning and development initiatives are structured, meaning what we say when we invest in you.
We anticipate and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and needs. If any reasonable adjustments would make the interview process more comfortable for you, just let us know.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Finance Director, our Accounts Payable Lead will be a detail-driven professional responsible for overseeing the Accounts Payable function, whilst also contributing where needed to our procurement activities.
As a newly created position, this is an exciting opportunity to shape your day-to-day and make a meaningful impact. You’ll help ensure the ethical, efficient, and high-quality management of Sleek’s finances — critical to maintaining our position as a market-leading experience partner.
The role is responsible for managing the end-to-end AP process, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with company policies and financial regulations. Our AP environment can be complex with high volume and a large proportion of foreign currency payments, suiting someone who thrives under pressure.
As our volume of suppliers increases, this role will also ensure an effective and efficient onboarding process - it’ll really allow you to own the supplier experience end to end.
Extensive experience in AP operations, leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to drive process improvements and cost efficiencies will help our successful candidate succeed in this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
AP OPERATIONS:
- Oversee and lead the AP function (including line management) ensuring best practice and security compliance within the team
- Develop and implement AP policies, procedures, and controls to optimise efficiency and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with senior management to align on AP processes with broader financial and business objectives.
- Ensuring adherence to timely and accurate purchase order, invoice, payment, and expense reimbursement policies
- Review, authorise, and oversee the processing of all accounts payable transactions, including vendor security checks and domestic/international payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely settlement.
- Monitor and manage cash flow related to payables, optimising payment schedules and working capital
- Check for international VAT compliance and reclaim opportunities
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve payment-related issues, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth payment operations
- Serve as the primary contact for supplier and vendor finance enquiries
- Assess and mitigate AP-related risks, escalating issues when necessary
- Provide hands-on support with daily accounts payable activities—such as matching POs, invoices, and receipts
- Efficiently use software to manage and streamline AP processes (currently Procim and Xero)
- Drive automation and system enhancements to improve AP efficiency and accuracy.
- Reconcile Pleo expense card payments, ensuring users’ expenses reporting and posting is up to date
FINANCIAL REPORTING AND RECONCILIATION :
- Perform monthly reconciliations for AP records and resolve any discrepancies
- Prepare AP reports, analysis and aging summaries.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes by providing accurate data and reports.
- Support the Finance Director and Project Accountant with ad hoc reporting and analysis related to AP.
PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS :
- Conduct supplier due diligence and background checks to ensure compliance with internal standards and industry regulations
- Contribute to company wide supplier policy documentation e.g. supplier code of conduct
- Own end-to end the new supplier onboarding process
- Manage supplier relationships
- Liaise with vendors and suppliers (related to business operations) to obtain quotes, negotiate prices, oversee contractual agreements
- Engage with legal advisors to resolve contract-related queries or disputes as required
- Assess and mitigate procurement-related risks, escalating issues when necessary
- Support on business-related procurement projects as and when required e.g. selecting a new supplier with company-wide impact
- Contribute to periodic reviews of existing key suppliers
COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT :
- Proactively identify compliance and financial risks within procurement and AP operations. Report potential issues and recommend mitigation strategies to senior leadership
- Ensure all documentation is accurately filed and complies with internal policies and external regulations.
- Lead audit preparations and respond to queries related to AP.
- Stay updated on changes in financial regulations impacting AP operations, cascading information as necessary.
- Keep up to date on best practice in payment security and ensure their integrated into company policies and procedures
- Monitor and enforce secure payment practices, including validation of bank details and segregation of duties, to prevent unauthorised payments and reduce exposure to fraud
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior Accounts Payable role, preferably having led a team and in an events, creative, or fast-paced industry.
- Professional certification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is preferred.
- Strong understanding of financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements related to AP.
- Strong understanding of supplier contracts, terms and conditions, and procurement compliance
- Experience with AP automation and financial systems - proficiency in Procim and Xero would be ideal but not essential.
- Strong Excel skills are a plus!
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address discrepancies and improve processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently when required.
ABOUT YOU
We are seeking individuals who demonstrate:
- A human-lead leadership approach, promoting and creating an environment of shared high standards and accountability
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail especially when managing financial transactions
- Gets a kick from following established protocols and optimising procedures
- Ability to stay level headed and make sound decisions in the face of pressurised situations and when managing multiple deadlines
- Enthusiasm towards the role, the company and your colleagues - embodies the values of the Sleek team
- Naturally proactive and self-motivated
- A true team player who works collaboratively
- Actively seeks and welcomes feedback
- Passionate about supporting your peers to be better
- Enthusiastically responds to every task, no matter if menial to help a colleague out
- An ability to build long term, mutually beneficial relationships
Benefits
Our benefits were created by Team Sleek to ensure they appeal to a wide range of individuals. Here is a taster of the types of things they include;
- 27 days holiday (excl. UK public holidays). Additional days holiday for each year of service (capped at 3)
- Week-day birthdays off
- Last Friday of the month early finish (15:00)
- Standard Pension Plan
- Fitness membership
- Company discounts and perks
- Company social events inc. weekly office drinks
- Annual Company Offsite
- Additional Benefits after 1 years’ service including Private Health Care
- Opportunity to attend overseas familiarisation trips on behalf of Sleek in luxury accommodation. Recent destinations include South Africa, Abu Dhabi and the South of France
Financial Reporting Manager
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Ideas | People | Trust
We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world.
Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them.
We’ll broaden your horizons
The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don’t just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm’s wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you’ll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you’ll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry’s most exciting and varied roles.
We’ll help you succeed
Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships.
You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients.
Overview
As an Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting services while developing your technical expertise in a supportive team environment. We offer excellent training and development opportunities to help you grow professionally.
You’ll work with a diverse client base—from SMEs to listed companies—under UK GAAP and IFRS frameworks. Your responsibilities will include managing a portfolio of complex clients, preparing statutory accounts, and leading financial reporting advisory engagements.
You’ll also oversee client relationships, monitor project performance, plan resource needs, and review work prepared by junior team members.
In addition to client delivery, you’ll be part of the Northern Financial Reporting management team, contributing to strategic growth and supporting departmental initiatives such as coaching and mentoring, business development, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and risk management procedures.
You’ll be someone with:
- Qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a management role.
- Strong working knowledge of UK and international reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements.
- Previous experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, consolidations and cash flows.
- Business development experience - able to contribute to the identification and conversion of opportunities to services.
You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand.
At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.
We’re in it together
Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.
We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.
We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.
We’re looking forward to the future
At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy.
Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions.
We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Rewards & Benefits
We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below.
Health and Wellness Programmes
We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive.
Pension Plan
A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions.
Private Medical
Access to private medical treatment for you and your family.
Income Protection Plan
Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury.
Holidays
Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave.
Bike to work scheme
A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
Financial Reporting Accountant
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Financial Reporting Accountant
Location: Birmingham B15 1LZ, Hybrid
Salary: £54,560 per annum
Hours: 35 per Week
Term: Permanent
We believe that great homes build better lives. At the heart of this mission is a high-performing Corporate Finance team managing millions in investment, delivering reporting our leaders, the regulator and tenants can trust, and maintaining the financial strength that keeps us moving forward.
Joining us as a Financial Reporting Accountant, you'll achieve this by ensuring accurate and robust accounting for Midland Heart, subsidiaries and Mutual companies. You'll lead a team of two Assistant Financial Accountants to deliver:
- Accounting for the Mutuals business area, including accounting for property sales, mortgages and taxation – Mutuals are unique Retirement Housing schemes with each one being their own legal entity and governed by their appointed committee.
- Provision of Service Charge Accounts.
- Production of annual statutory accounts for each individual mutual company with differing year ends, as it stands 36 financial accounts and 160 statements per year.
As the Financial Reporting Accountant, you'll lead on more complex accounting, including the production of year end annual accounts, and it's 4 subsidiary accounts. Importantly, you'll partner effectively with key business stakeholders, particularly key stakeholders within the Mutuals team and work closely with external Auditors throughout the audit timetable.
This is a varied yet structured role, offering you the opportunity to utilise your financial accounting skills, build strong relationships with business stakeholders and undertake meaningful work that has a real impact on our Leasehold and Shared Ownership tenants.
Our Ideal Candidate?
- Fully qualified Accountant status (e.g. ACA/ACCA/ACMA).
- Experience of producing, overseeing the preparation of and presenting Statutory Accounts, reconciliations and month end / year end accounting.
- Experience of managing, coaching and developing a team in a Finance / Accounting setting; OR the ability, passion and leadership aptitude to do this as evidenced in your Cover Letter.
- Experience of supporting external audits or liaising with external auditors.
- Proven ability to present financial information to a broad range of business stakeholder / non-financial audiences and influence positive outcomes.
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word.
In this role, you can expect to work from our Birmingham, Bath Row office a minimum of 3 days per week, with 2 days working from home.
Who are Midland Heart? We're one team working together for our tenants; a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we're here to develop your potential.
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
We reserve the right to appoint prior to the advertised closing date.
Interested? Applying is easy - simply click the apply button. You will be directed to our candidate portal, there you can see a link to the full Role Profile and submit your CV and Cover Letter which together highlight your suitability against the above criteria.
Please note, we're unable to consider applications without a Cover Letter for this role.
Suitable candidates will be contacted promptly and invited to take part in an initial call with the Hiring Manager. If this goes well, we'll invite you to participate in a final stage assessment onsite week commencing 20th October 2025.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.
Recruitment agencies
Midland Heart only pays agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been formally engaged to work on a specific role by a member of our Resourcing team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to any of our employees or via our careers website. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid.
Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Midland Heart will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.
Financial Reporting Manager
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Reporting Manager – Finance (Hybrid Working)
Location: Inverclyde (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £65k + Benefits
Type: Permanent
Industry: Travel & Leisure
Join a global business with experience of delivering exceptional service and unforgettable experiences across 70 countries. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, this organisation is driven by purpose and passion. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Reporting Manager to support their Finance Operations team.
Overview of the role
As Reporting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely transactional finance reporting across the organisation. Acting as a central service to the wider Finance and FP&A teams, you’ll ensure transparency, auditability, and efficiency in reporting processes, working closely with financial systems and stakeholders.
You’ll lead a small team and be responsible for extracting and distributing actuals data from core ERP ledgers (GL, AP, AR, FA, Cash), supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the extraction and distribution of actuals transactional finance reports from the ERP system.
- Support month-end close by providing timely and accurate ledger-level reporting.
- Prepare reconciled reports aligned with trial balance data.
- Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, Insurance, and Audit teams to ensure reporting accuracy and compliance.
- Drive process improvements in collaboration with Finance Systems to enhance visibility and efficiency.
What they are looking for
- Experience in accounting, with broad exposure across P2P, O2C, and R2R processes.
- Strong working knowledge of Oracle R12 (or similar ERP), including GL, AP, AR, FA, and Cash modules.
- Advanced Excel skills, particularly for large-volume reconciliations.
- Proven experience managing reporting as an internal service.
- Excellent attention to detail, resilience under pressure, and a strong service orientation.
You will have:
- The Opportunity to work with a respected global brand in the travel industry.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility.
- Supportive team culture and leadership.
- Career development opportunities within a forward-thinking organisation.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including discounts, healthcare, pension, flexible holidays, discounts.
What to do next
If you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Financial Reporting Accountant
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Our client, one of the leading names in the Energy sector are currently recruiting a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant on a permanent basis.
You will be responsible for the financial reporting for a specific region. You will generate financial reports and financial statements for key stakeholders and will deliver the financial reporting for your region.
Duties will include:
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Financial Reporting Manager
£53,000 - £57,000 (depending on experience)
Warrington
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Are you an ACA-qualified finance professional who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and making an impact? This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead on group consolidation, balance sheet integrity, and cash flow management within a dynamic, fast-moving business that's continuing to grow and evol.
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Financial Reporting Manager
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Reporting Manager – Finance (Hybrid Working)
Location: Inverclyde (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £65k + Benefits
Type: Permanent
Industry: Travel & Leisure
Join a global business with experience of delivering exceptional service and unforgettable experiences across 70 countries. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, this organisation is driven by purpose and passion. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Reporting Manager to support their Finance Operations team.
Overview of the role
As Reporting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely transactional finance reporting across the organisation. Acting as a central service to the wider Finance and FP&A teams, you’ll ensure transparency, auditability, and efficiency in reporting processes, working closely with financial systems and stakeholders.
You’ll lead a small team and be responsible for extracting and distributing actuals data from core ERP ledgers (GL, AP, AR, FA, Cash), supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the extraction and distribution of actuals transactional finance reports from the ERP system.
- Support month-end close by providing timely and accurate ledger-level reporting.
- Prepare reconciled reports aligned with trial balance data.
- Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, Insurance, and Audit teams to ensure reporting accuracy and compliance.
- Drive process improvements in collaboration with Finance Systems to enhance visibility and efficiency.
What they are looking for
- Experience in accounting, with broad exposure across P2P, O2C, and R2R processes.
- Strong working knowledge of Oracle R12 (or similar ERP), including GL, AP, AR, FA, and Cash modules.
- Advanced Excel skills, particularly for large-volume reconciliations.
- Proven experience managing reporting as an internal service.
- Excellent attention to detail, resilience under pressure, and a strong service orientation.
You will have:
- The Opportunity to work with a respected global brand in the travel industry.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility.
- Supportive team culture and leadership.
- Career development opportunities within a forward-thinking organisation.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including discounts, healthcare, pension, flexible holidays, discounts.
What to do next
If you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Financial Reporting Manager
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Who We Are
Founded in London in 2009, Ultimate Performance (UP) has grown into a global leader in body transformation, with 27 private gyms across four continents — from Los Angeles to Sydney. Our reputation is built on delivering exceptional, measurable results through science-backed training and nutrition programs, tailored to each client.
The Role
Are you a driven finance professional ready to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment?
Ultimate Performance is on the lookout for a Financial Reporting Manager to join our Manchester-based Head Office. You'll be stepping into a pivotal leadership role, managing a talented finance team and overseeing group-wide financial reporting, treasury, and compliance processes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on creating structure, driving process improvements, and delivering excellence across all areas of finance.
What You’ll Do
- Lead a team of 6 including a Financial Accountant, Purchase Ledger Manager, and Finance Assistants.
- Create a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support career development through coaching, performance reviews, and mentoring.
- Own monthly and annual financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions and entities.
- Manage audit and tax compliance across the group, including liaison with advisors and auditors.
- Ensure accurate balance sheet and cashflow forecasting in collaboration with FP&A.
- Lead group-wide treasury activities including cash flow management, banking relationships, and covenant forecasting.
- Implement cash optimization strategies and ensure timely and accurate payments.
- Maintain oversight of group debt, equity, and financial obligations.
- Provide financial insights to support decision-making at a senior level.
- Assist the Head of Finance and FD with ad-hoc analysis, insurance, and company. secretarial tasks.
- Drive improvements across processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
Requirements
What we’re looking for
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
- A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field. Interested in or already working towards a relevant finance qualification
- Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and compliance.
- Experience in managing teams and delivering results in a fast-moving, multi-entity environment.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for improving processes and systems.
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilities.
- An interest in health and fitness is preferable.
- Excellent organisation skills and very diligent Thrive within a fast past environment and have the desire to match the business growth ambitions.
What we value
At UP, we believe in high standards and personal accountability. We look for people who embody our values:
Results-Driven: You focus on outcomes that genuinely move the needle
Own It: You take full ownership, wins, failures, & everything in between.
Passion for Progress: You’re driven by growth, not just the finish line.
Supportive & Personalised: You adapt your approach because no two people (or challenges) are the same
Benefits
What You’ll Get
Here’s what you can expect when you join the UP team:
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme: salary sacrifice with employer contributions
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Simply Health policy: claim back costs for dental, optical, physio, massage & more
- Exclusive UP discounts, including 40% off our supplements, books, and partner offers
- Personal Training discounts: up to 50% off our world-class transformation programme (up to 36 sessions a year) for you and a loved one
- Salary sacrifice benefits: Cycle to Work, Tech, and Home schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme: free 24/7 mental health, counselling, and financial advice
- Free group fitness classes at our Manchester gym in Spinningfields
- Hybrid working: two days per week working from home
If you’re interested in the Financial Reporting Manager position, please apply now!
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