Jobs in London - Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager • North West London

Company: The Boundary

North West London

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 requiredRequirements 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 Benefits 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