Financial Reporting Advisory Manager/Senior Manager

Catalyst – Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Leading northern firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, employing c.1,000 staff across several offices and offering a wide range of audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, is seeking to recruit a Financial Reporting Advisory Manager or Senior Manager to support clients in navigating complex financial reporting challenges and delivering high‑quality, compliant and insightful financial information.

Overview

Its growing Newcastle office is looking for talented and friendly professionals to join its Financial Reporting Advisory team, where you’ll be at the heart of helping clients interpret and apply accounting standards, prepare for transactions, and respond to regulatory change. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your technical and client management skills, while working as part of an award‑winning, collaborative, supportive and forward‑thinking team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser on financial reporting matters including IFRS, UK GAAP and Companies Act requirements.
• Leading advisory projects such as accounting for acquisitions, disposals, restructures, and new standards implementation.
• Supporting clients with complex financial statement preparation, including disclosures, judgement areas and technical papers.
• Collaborating with audit and tax teams to provide integrated solutions to clients, including cross‑disciplinary projects.
• Mentoring and supervising others whilst delegating work effectively and providing regular feedback.
• Reviewing technical accounting memos and financial statements to ensure compliance and clarity.
• Contributing to thought leadership, internal training and knowledge sharing across the firm.
• Supporting business development activities including proposals, client meetings and networking.
• Managing budgets, billing, and WIP efficiently, maintaining profitability across your portfolio.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial reporting advisory, technical accounting or audit, ideally gained in practice or industry with exposure to complex reporting scenarios.
• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with a strong technical grounding in IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proactive approach to technical challenges.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Clear communicator who can engage effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching junior team members is an advantage.

Rewards & Benefits

• Basic salary of £60,000 – £95,000 and competitive benefits package.
• Full‑time permanent role.
• Excellent training, support and career development opportunities.
• Attractive city centre office and flexible working.

Application Notes

• To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications.
• High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions; there is no visa sponsorship on offer for this role.