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PERM - Financial Reporting Manager

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Permanent Full job descriptionFinancial Reporting Manager (Grade 10) – Commercial

London Borough of Sutton

Hours: Weekly hours to be confirmed

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £60,393 per annum

Lead Financial Reporting and Help Safeguard Public Resources

We're recruiting an experienced and technically skilled Financial Reporting Manager for a permanent opportunity with the London Borough of Sutton. This role combines financial reporting, technical accounting, team leadership and financial control.

You'll contribute to the Shared Finance Service, which supports Sutton and Kingston councils with financial management, governance and professional advice. You'll work collaboratively with finance colleagues and stakeholders to help maintain reliable information and support informed decisions. Sutton Careers

About the Role

As Financial Reporting Manager, you'll lead year-end accounting and preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts for your allocated council. You'll provide technical advice to senior finance colleagues and work with fellow managers to maintain consistent reporting across the shared service. vercida.com

The role requires sound professional judgement, attention to detail and the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly while managing competing deadlines.

What you'll be doing:

  • Leading annual accounts preparation, coordinating deadlines, reviewing supporting information and progressing the Statement of Accounts.
  • Providing technical accounting advice, including balance sheet, grants and Collection Fund matters. vercida.com
  • Applying local authority accounting requirements, supporting reporting in accordance with the relevant CIPFA Code of Practice and Accounts and Audit Regulations. Sutton identifies these as the framework for preparing its annual accounts. sutton.gov.uk
  • Reviewing financial records and supporting schedules, investigating discrepancies and ensuring accounting judgements are clearly documented.
  • Supporting the audit process, coordinating information requests, maintaining clear working papers and following up agreed actions.
  • Preparing clear financial reports and recommendations, helping managers understand accounting issues, reporting risks and matters requiring decisions.
  • Managing and developing finance colleagues, setting priorities, reviewing work and supporting technical learning. vercida.com
  • Improving reporting processes and financial controls, identifying opportunities to reduce duplication, strengthen accuracy and improve the quality of information.
  • Working collaboratively across finance and service teams, resolving queries and ensuring relevant information is available within agreed timescales.
  • Maintaining accurate and confidential records, ensuring decisions, adjustments and supporting evidence can be followed and reviewed.

Requirements

We're looking for an organised, analytical and collaborative finance professional who can combine technical expertise with effective leadership and clear communication.

You'll ideally have:

  • A CCAB-recognised accountancy qualification or equivalent.
  • Strong local authority financial reporting experience, including closing accounts and applying the CIPFA Code.
  • Experience leading and developing finance staff, maintaining standards and managing deadlines.
  • The ability to translate complex accounting matters into clear advice for senior stakeholders. These requirements reflect the council's published Financial Reporting Manager recruitment information. vercida.com
  • Experience reviewing financial information and resolving discrepancies, with strong attention to detail.
  • Confidence preparing supporting schedules, technical explanations and audit documentation.
  • Good spreadsheet and financial systems skills, with the ability to organise and analyse complex information.
  • A practical approach to improving processes, strengthening controls and maintaining reliable records.
  • Professional integrity and sound judgement, including recognising when issues require escalation.

Appointment will be subject to the council's applicable pre-employment checks, including verification of relevant qualifications, references and the right to work in the UK. Sutton Careers

Why Apply

  • Permanent opportunity with a salary of £60,393 per annum.
  • Chance to contribute to financial governance and effective use of public resources.
  • Opportunity to broaden your experience within a finance service supporting two London boroughs. Sutton Careers

Benefits

Sutton's published employee benefits include:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme, subject to eligibility and scheme rules.
  • Annual leave entitlement, with the allowance for this appointment to be confirmed.
  • Learning and development opportunities, alongside employee wellbeing support and staff benefit schemes. Sutton Careers

The benefits applicable to this vacancy should be confirmed as part of the offer.

Additional Information

Client: London Borough of Sutton

Job Title: Financial Reporting Manager (Grade 10) – Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent

Reason for Hire: Permanent Recruitment

Location: Kingston Guildhall 2 and Sutton Civic Offices, Shared Services, London. Sutton postcode: SM1 1EA.

Working Arrangement: Office attendance across Kingston and Sutton, and any hybrid-working arrangements, to be confirmed for this vacancy.

Target Start Date: 2 December 2026

Hours: To be confirmed

Positions Available: 1

Salary: £60,393 per annum

Job Type: Permanent

Application question(s):

  • Can you describe your experience leading local authority year-end accounts and preparing a Statement of Accounts?
  • Please outline your professional accountancy qualification and give an example of a complex accounting or audit issue you helped resolve.
  • Please confirm your notice period, availability for the target start date of 2 December 2026, and ability to attend the Kingston and Sutton offices as required.

Experience and Qualifications:

Please provide details of your financial reporting experience, professional accountancy qualifications, team leadership responsibilities and relevant technical training.

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom — right to work required.

Disclaimer: On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify iWork Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

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