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
Support Assistant Management Accountants
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 Accuracy
Number and Quality of Reconciliations Completed On Time
Statutory Reporting and Audit Preparedness
AP/AR Cycle Times and Accuracy
Team Development and Engagement
Compliance with Controls and Policy Documentation

This list is not exhaustive, other KPIs and Metrics may change or be added as required

Strong experience in accounting, financial operations, or audit roles
Experience in group finance or multi-entity environments preferred
Exposure to global or multi-currency reporting advantageous
Experience preparing for or working directly on audit and statutory filing processes
Part-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 advantageous
Familiarity with planning and project systems a plus (e.g. Kantata)
Strong attention to detail and accountability
Proactive learner able to improve processes while ensuring compliance
Organised, dependable, and self-driven
Comfortable managing up and supporting team members
Clear and concise communicator with good documentation discipline
Capable of building strong relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders
Strong technical accounting understanding (IFRS or local GAAP)
Competence in reconciliations, journals, trial balance reviews, and ledger maintenance
Ability to manage junior staff , set expectations, and support growth
Comfortable delegating and quality checking outputs in a structured environment

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 dependent on experience
Bonus Scheme: based on annual company performance
Pension Scheme
Holidays: 25 Days (increases 1 day per year of service up to 29) + Bank Holidays
Gym membership paid for or contribution to other fitness goals
Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
Mental Health support
Great Learning & Development opportunities
Regular team events and social activities
Fantastic office environment in a nice location

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