Finance Manager (Audit)
Competitive package
Benefits include:
- Private medical
- Professional development opportunities
- Aviva DigiCare+
- Perks at Work access
- Free meals onsite
- Employee Assistance Programme
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.
The successful Finance Manager will:
- 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.
Why Join Us: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.
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
About Us
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.
Job Reference: com/1302/457400/52482651/SU
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!