London, Full-time
Description
The Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day financial accounting operations and the production of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across The Boundary's global entities. This role oversees the full month-end close process, statutory accounts preparation, tax compliance support, and audit coordination, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement in financial control.
As a key operational finance leader, the Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager plays a vital role in supporting the Group Financial Controller with reporting quality, governance, and systems development. The role interfaces with the wider finance team, including FP&A, Business Planning, and regional business leaders, to support scalable, compliant, and well-documented financial operations.
This role is based 100% at our office in Camden (NW1 7DJ). We will only consider people who already have the right to work in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly and quarterly close processes (journals, reconciliations, intercompany)
- Ensure accuracy of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements across entities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in ERP
- Support Balance Sheet reconciliations and documentation
- Assist with preparation of statutory accounts
- Coordinate external audit activities and respond to auditor queries
- Ensure reconciliations and working papers are audit-ready
- Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and internal control requirements
- Lead documentation and process improvement across finance operations
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes
- Assign tasks, review outputs, and oversee day-to-day accounting delivery
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support
- Oversee AP / AR processes, payment runs, and cash postings
- Support tax compliance tasks including VAT returns and payroll reconciliation
- Work closely with P&C to support payroll accuracy and timing
- Maintain ERP confi gurations and chart of accounts discipline
- Support reporting integrity across ERP and linked planning tools
- Ensure timely updates to cost centres, GL codes, and system access
KPI / Metrics
Month-End Close Timeliness and AccuracyNumber and Quality of Reconciliations Completed On TimeStatutory Reporting and Audit PreparednessAP / AR Cycle Times and AccuracyTeam Development and EngagementCompliance with Controls and Policy DocumentationThis list is not exhaustive, other KPIs and Metrics may change or be added as required
Requirements
Strong experience in accounting, financial operations, or audit rolesExperience in group finance or multi-entity environments preferredExposure to global or multi-currency reporting advantageousExperience preparing for or working directly on audit and statutory filing processesPart-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA or equivalent)Strong experience in accounting systems (ERP, e.g., NetSuite, Xero, Sage)Proficient in Excel; exposure to close management tools advantageousFamiliarity with planning and project systems a plus (e.g. Kantata)Strong attention to detail and accountabilityProactive learner able to improve processes while ensuring complianceOrganised, dependable, and self-drivenComfortable managing up and supporting team membersClear and concise communicator with good documentation disciplineCapable of building strong relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholdersStrong technical accounting understanding (IFRS or local GAAP)Competence in reconciliations, journals, trial balance reviews, and ledger maintenanceAbility to manage junior staff , set expectations, and support growthComfortable delegating and quality checking outputs in a structured environmentSalary : £55,000 to £60,000 dependent on experienceBonus Scheme : based on annual company performancePension SchemeHolidays : 25 Days (increases 1 day per year of service up to 29) + Bank HolidaysGym membership paid for or contribution to other fitness goalsCycle to Work and Tech SchemesMental Health supportRegular team events and social activitiesFantastic office environment in a nice location#J-18808-Ljbffr