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Group Financial Reporting Manager - Stoke | £40,000-£55,000

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £40,000-£50,000
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid: 3 days onsite

Looking to make the move from practice into a reporting focused, group-level role? This could be the ideal next step.

We're recruiting a Group Financial Reporting Manager for an established business in Stoke. An international business offering exposure to technical reporting, cross-border activity, and major finance transformation projects.

Perfect for a practice-trained accountant seeking their first or second move into industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting:

Lead the external audit process

Drive year-end statutory and group reporting

Manage consolidated R&D tax credit claims and coordinate with external advisers

Oversee consolidation of corporation tax and insurance packs

Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and best practice

Projects:

Deliver and manage finance-led transformation projects (ERP, automation, M&A, process redesign, etc.)

Work cross-functionally to meet project deadlines and budgets

Report on project risks, costs, and progress to senior leadership

Document and train on new systems/processes to embed change

What We're Looking For:

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Degree-educated with a strong technical accounting background

Audit training and group reporting experience essential

Exposure to international operations, foreign currency, and complex consolidation

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

This is a rare opportunity to blend technical accounting and project leadership in a high-visibility role. Ideal for someone looking to transition out of practice while continuing to leverage their technical expertise in a dynamic group environment