Finance Manager

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager (Audit) to join our Finance team, with a focus on leading and managing the audit and financial statement processes. You will be the first point of contact for external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process. The Finance Manager will also take on broader responsibilities within the Financial Reporting team. This role is ideal for someone with a background in audit practice and a desire to step into a dynamic, high-impact position. As Finance Manager your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and agreeing timetables for all audit and financial statement processes, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.
• Managing and actively reviewing the audit process, addressing any concerns and ensuring high-quality audit responses.
• Acting as the first point of contact for external auditors, ensuring a smooth and effective relationship.
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with international accounting standards.
• Managing a team of 2-3 direct reports, supporting them in audit, financial statements, and additional tasks such as balance sheet reconciliations and pension payovers.
• Conducting post-audit reviews to assess performance and implement process improvements where necessary.
• Taking on additional tasks within the Financial Reporting team as needed., This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role in a dynamic finance team, working closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real impact on the financial operations of the organisation.
  
  Be a fully qualified accountant, ideally ACA.
• Have previous experience in an audit practice, preferably at the manager level or senior associate.
• Hold Up-to-date knowledge of current international accounting standards and upcoming changes.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with colleagues across all levels.
• Demonstrate strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Have excellent planning and organisational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
Previous experience in an industry role in addition to experience preparing financial statements and managing a team would be advantageous but not essential.

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses., Join Our Team: We've Got Just the Job for You Find a rewarding career, working with great people At Compass Group UK & Ireland, we match incredible individuals to rewarding roles and cultivate environments where our people can let their personality and passion shine through. As the UK and Ireland's leading food services partner, we know that when our people feel valued, our clients and customers feel the difference. That's why, when you step into a career with us, you'll be part of a truly supportive network with all the ingredients to go further. We pull out all the stops to make every moment at Compass Group UK & Ireland meaningful, with training schemes and development opportunities on the table for our team members who want to go the extra mile. Could you be our next team member? Why Compass? Joining Compass Group UK & Ireland is about more than getting onboard with the no. 1 team. It's about giving yourself the very best shot at a fulfilling career. We're people powered. That's why we make it our mission to recruit talented people and then help them to thrive, rewarding excellence every step of the way. Find a career that makes you smile A job you truly want to get out of bed for needn't be just a dream. With an exciting range of Compass careers to explore, now is the time to step into a role that inspires you. A role that lets your strengths shine, teaches you invaluable new skills, and drives your career path forward. As the UK and Ireland's favourite food services partner, we've got a position for every taste. Whether you want to bring flavour to our portfolio of brilliant brands as one of our talented culinary professionals, or you're a natural born leader with the management skills to motivate a frontline team, you'll thrive in one of our varied Compass Group UK & Ireland jobs. Compass Group UK and Ireland Compass Group UK & Ireland is the UK's leading food and support services provider. Operating in some 6,000 + locations across the UK & Ireland, Compass provides expert catering, cleaning, and facilities management services to a range of clients and sectors across the country. Tens of thousands of talented people providing tasty, well-cooked food and support services to improve the health and wellbeing of workers, school children, hospital patients, military and visitors to the nation's major sports and cultural events.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families