Head of UK Reporting recruitment

This role is responsible for UK reporting including management reports to group, statutory reports for all UK (ex PLC) entities, board reports for all UK (ex PLC) entities and FSA financial returns. You will also be required to manage the UK team of accountants.

Other duties of the Head of UK Reporting include:

UK Statutory Regulatory Reporting:

• Oversee month-end timetable and review the monthly accounts (PL and Balance Sheet) of all UK (ex PLC) entities, explaining results and variances to CFO EMEA, Deputy FD and management accounts / cost control team.

• Prepare monthly commentary and support the entity accountants to produce board reports for the entities accounted for from the UK. Improve the quality of MI produced by the UK finance team.

• Review all subsidiary statutory accounts prepared in the UK and support the UK accountants in the preparation of notes to the accounts and narratives.

• Liaise with auditors and external advisers to ensure that all accounting and regulatory change is anticipated, assessed and implemented.

• Prepare monthly cashflow reports for the UK and work with the group treasurer to maximise dividends to PLC from UK entities.

• Liaise with the benefits tax accountant to ensure transfer pricing entries in the UK have been processed in line with policy.

• Identify implications for the UK of changes to transfer pricing policy and identify UK costs that support other EMEA countries.

• Ensure appropriate training and development of the UK team of accountants.

• Build strong network amongst country heads of finance across EMEA and develop strong working relationships with group finance teams

To be successful in this role you must meet the following criteria:

• Qualified Accountant

• Substantial Financial Reporting knowledge

• Previous exposure within Asset Management

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Sound IT knowledge

• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more please apply online or email imf@robertwalters.com quoting the reference BHL - 1606570