{"id":2933512,"url":"https://alion.io/job/iwork-recruitment-perm-financial-reporting-manager","title":"PERM - Financial Reporting Manager","company":{"id":4422609,"name":"iWork Recruitment","domain":"iworkrecruitment.uk","url":"https://alion.io/company/iworkrecruitment","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":true,"employer_type":"agency","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Manatal","truth_index":null},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["London, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":60393,"max":null,"currency":"GBP","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":80368},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-20T15:24:31Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-20","last_verified_at":"2026-10-24T12:05:46Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"Contract to start ASAP\nPermanent\nFull job descriptionFinancial Reporting Manager (Grade 10) - Commercial\nLondon Borough of Sutton\nHours: Weekly hours to be confirmed\nContract: Permanent\nSalary: £60,393 per annum\nLead Financial Reporting and Help Safeguard Public Resources\nWe're recruiting an experienced and technically skilled Financial Reporting Manager for a permanent opportunity with the London Borough of Sutton. This role combines financial reporting, technical accounting, team leadership and financial control.\nYou'll contribute to the Shared Finance Service, which supports Sutton and Kingston councils with financial management, governance and professional advice. You'll work collaboratively with finance colleagues and stakeholders to help maintain reliable information and support informed decisions. Sutton Careers\nAbout the Role\nAs Financial Reporting Manager, you'll lead year-end accounting and preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts for your allocated council. You'll provide technical advice to senior finance colleagues and work with fellow managers to maintain consistent reporting across the shared service. vercida.com\nThe role requires sound professional judgement, attention to detail and the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly while managing competing deadlines.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nLeading annual accounts preparation, coordinating deadlines, reviewing supporting information and progressing the Statement of Accounts.\nProviding technical accounting advice, including balance sheet, grants and Collection Fund matters. vercida.com\nApplying local authority accounting requirements, supporting reporting in accordance with the relevant CIPFA Code of Practice and Accounts and Audit Regulations. Sutton identifies these as the framework for preparing its annual accounts. sutton.gov.uk\nReviewing financial records and supporting schedules, investigating discrepancies and ensuring accounting judgements are clearly documented.\nSupporting the audit process, coordinating information requests, maintaining clear working papers and following up agreed actions.\nPreparing clear financial reports and recommendations, helping managers understand accounting issues, reporting risks and matters requiring decisions.\nManaging and developing finance colleagues, setting priorities, reviewing work and supporting technical learning. vercida.com\nImproving reporting processes and financial controls, identifying opportunities to reduce duplication, strengthen accuracy and improve the quality of information.\nWorking collaboratively across finance and service teams, resolving queries and ensuring relevant information is available within agreed timescales.\nMaintaining accurate and confidential records, ensuring decisions, adjustments and supporting evidence can be followed and reviewed.\nRequirements\nWe're looking for an organised, analytical and collaborative finance professional who can combine technical expertise with effective leadership and clear communication.\nYou'll ideally have:\nA CCAB-recognised accountancy qualification or equivalent.\nStrong local authority financial reporting experience, including closing accounts and applying the CIPFA Code.\nExperience leading and developing finance staff, maintaining standards and managing deadlines.\nThe ability to translate complex accounting matters into clear advice for senior stakeholders. These requirements reflect the council's published Financial Reporting Manager recruitment information. vercida.com\nExperience reviewing financial information and resolving discrepancies, with strong attention to detail.\nConfidence preparing supporting schedules, technical explanations and audit documentation.\nGood spreadsheet and financial systems skills, with the ability to organise and analyse complex information.\nA practical approach to improving processes, strengthening controls and maintaining reliable records.\nProfessional integrity and sound judgement, including recognising when issues require escalation.\nAppointment will be subject to the council's applicable pre-employment checks, including verification of relevant qualifications, references and the right to work in the UK. Sutton Careers\nWhy Apply\nPermanent opportunity with a salary of £60,393 per annum.\nChance to contribute to financial governance and effective use of public resources.\nOpportunity to broaden your experience within a finance service supporting two London boroughs. Sutton Careers\nBenefits\nSutton's published employee benefits include:\nLocal Government Pension Scheme, subject to eligibility and scheme rules.\nAnnual leave entitlement, with the allowance for this appointment to be confirmed.\nLearning and development opportunities, alongside employee wellbeing support and staff benefit schemes. Sutton Careers\nThe benefits applicable to this vacancy should be confirmed as part of the offer.\nAdditional Information\nClient: London Borough of Sutton\nJob Title: Financial Reporting Manager (Grade 10) - Commercial\nEmployment Type: Permanent\nReason for Hire: Permanent Recruitment\nLocation: Kingston Guildhall 2 and Sutton Civic Offices, Shared Services, London. Sutton postcode: SM1 1EA.\nWorking Arrangement: Office attendance across Kingston and Sutton, and any hybrid-working arrangements, to be confirmed for this vacancy.\nTarget Start Date: 2 December 2026\nHours: To be confirmed\nPositions Available: 1\nSalary: £60,393 per annum\nJob Type: Permanent\nApplication question(s):\nCan you describe your experience leading local authority year-end accounts and preparing a Statement of Accounts?\nPlease outline your professional accountancy qualification and give an example of a complex accounting or audit issue you helped resolve.\nPlease confirm your notice period, availability for the target start date of 2 December 2026, and ability to attend the Kingston and Sutton offices as required.\nExperience and Qualifications:\nPlease provide details of your financial reporting experience, professional accountancy qualifications, team leadership responsibilities and relevant technical training.\nWork authorisation:\nUnited Kingdom - right to work required.\nDisclaimer: On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. 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