Interim group reporting manager

Axon Moore are looking for an interim Group Reporting Manager for a leading AIM listed e-commerce business in Manchester city centre. Circa 2000 staff across the UK and a multi billion turnover business. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Group Finance team Job Description: Overseeing the preparation and completion within agreed deadlines of the consolidated group annual report and subsidiary accounts Drive the production of the group rsquo;s annual and half year reporting Monthly and year end consolidation, including responsibility over all statutory and consolidation adjustments Proactively managing the year end audit, ensuring that all deliverables are provided in line with agreed deadlines and acting as key point of contact for the auditors Ensuring strong processes and best practice controls are in place and actively monitored across all areas of statutory and financial reporting, driving improved accuracy and efficiency Responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of regulatory reporting Leading and developing a team of qualified and non-qualified accountants, ensuring the team remain motivated Provide support to the Group Financial Controller on an ad hoc basis as and when required Person Specification: Qualified accountant with post qualified experience (Big 4 ACA preferable) Strong technical skills Proven ability to lead and develop teams Experience of large groups is essential Plc and financial services experience is preferred Retail experience preferred, but not essential Able to manage multiple stakeholders and drive adherence to deadlines Proactive and driven individual with a growth mindset Experience of working in a best practice control environment The role is inside IR35 so rates are inclusive of allocations for NI and tax