The Opportunity:

The Senior Group Financial Reporting Manager role will lead the group financial reporting team in delivering accurate and timely financial statements for multiple entities within the Ashurst group and the associated year end audit process. Responsibilities of the role include the oversight of accounting policies and disclosure requirements and delivery of cash flow reporting.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Glasgow (with hybrid working).

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Overseeing and reviewing the preparation of Group, UK subsidiaries and holding company financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant accounting standards.
• Ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Leading the external year end audit, working closely with auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Leading the financial reporting team and providing guidance and support to the wider Group Finance team, to ensure high performance.

More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ICAS, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent). Extensive knowledge of financial standards - IFRS /UK GAAP and technical accounting knowledge.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Extensive experience of working in an international and multi-currency business and the consolidating Group financial reporting.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in managing a financial reporting team and managing year-end audits.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.