Head of Financial Reporting

5 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Fletchers Solicitors Full time

**Head of Financial Reporting**

**Fletchers Solicitors Ltd have a fantastic opportunity to join the growing Finance team**

**Location: Southport/ Manchester/Hybrid**

If you are looking for a new role in a growing company that offers a great work life balance, fabulous benefits, and will support you and your goals, then this could be the role for you
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
- Proven experience in financial accounting and reporting
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations
- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems
- Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis and modelling
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines D**esirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience**:

- Experience in the Legal sector
- Use of a case management system
- Commercially led

This is a challenging role that requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The Head of Financial Reporting will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information and supporting the decision-making process within the organisation.

**In return Fletchers can offer**:

- Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
- Life Assurance Policy
- Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
- 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days, holiday per year,
- Long service award 3 days extra holidays after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment.
- Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
- Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
- Varied calendar of funded company social events
- Monthly voucher awards

**Our People**:
Our people are at the heart of everything we do We take pride in the results gained for our clients and go the extra mile to get justice.Fletchers are an employer of choice, rated a top 80 Law Firm by the Times. Our culture drives our employees to achieve the best, not only for the customers but for their own growth, development, and wellbeing.

**So much has happened in the last year at Fletchers**:

- We became Fletchers Group following several acquisitions and have big plans for more growth.
- We offered legal colleagues more training contracts than ever before.
- Retained excellent rankings with both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners
- We opened 2 new office locations in Leeds and Liverpool (alongside Southport and Manchester)
- We launched our first ever Associate and Partner programmes for senior lawyers.
- We launched the Fletchers Foundation charity to support injured people.

Thats just to name a few, check out our website for more:
**Main Responsibilities**:

- Production of Monthly Group Management Accounts and MI Packs:

- Prepare and consolidate financial statements for the group, including profit and loss statements, balance sheet, and cashflows
- Analyse financial performance and provide insights and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team
- Prepare management information (MI) packs with key financial metrics, variance analysis and commentary
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations:

- Conduct regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or variances identified during the reconciliation process
- Cash Flow Forecasting:

- Develop and maintain cash flow forecasting models to provide accurate projections of group cash flow
- Monitor cash flow performance against forecasts and provide recommendations for optimising cash management
- Approve monthly payroll, and prepare bonus accruals
- Review and verify payroll calculations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations
- Collaborate with HR department to resolve any payroll-related issues
- Prepare and maintain monthly bonus accruals
- Calculate annual bonus payments
- VAT, CT, P11d, and PSA Reporting:

- Prepare and submit timely and accurate VAT returns, corporation tax (CT) returns, P11d forms, and any other required tax filings
- Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, keeping abreast of any changes that may impact reporting requirements
- Production of Annual Group Statutory Accounts and Financial Schedules:

- Prepare and coordinate the production of annual group statutory accounts in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations
- Coordinate and liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process
- Prepare financial schedules and supporting documentation to facilitate the audit process
- Companies House Filing:

- Prepare and file necessary documents and reports with Companies House, ensuring compliance with statutory filing dead



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