Interim Group Reporting Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Interim Group Reporting Manager to join the finance leadership team on a short‑notice, 18‑month assignment. The role will oversee group financial reporting, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support statutory and business reporting during a period of change and growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual group financial reports.
• Manage the group consolidation process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for UK and international entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP standards.
• Act as technical accounting lead, advising on complex accounting issues.
• Support year‑end audit and manage external auditor relationships.
• Implement new accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Oversee balance‑sheet integrity, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Support acquisitions, disposals and corporate restructuring from a reporting perspective.
• Partner with senior finance and business stakeholders to deliver high‑quality insights.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency.

Required profile

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• Significant experience in group financial reporting within a large corporate or multi‑entity environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Background in preparing consolidated financial statements and statutory accounts.
• Experience in a Big 4 or top‑10 practice combined with industry exposure is highly desirable.
• Understanding of audit processes and stakeholder management.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• IFRS
• UK GAAP
• Group consolidation
• Statutory accounting
• Audit coordination

What we offer

• Competitive salary £70,000‑£80,000 per year.
• 18‑month fixed‑term contract.
• Manchester based role with onsite work.