Financial Accounting Manager

Location: Newbury, United Kingdom; hybrid, with office attendance expected 2–3 days per week and at least 8 days per month.

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and hirify.global benefits.

Company

hirify.globalThree is building and operating a UK connectivity network while investing in 5G and digital infrastructure.

What you will do

• Lead the planning, preparation, and delivery of statutory accounts under FRS 101, FRS 102, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate statutory audits for key UK entities with external auditors and the Finance team.
• Assess emerging reporting requirements, including IFRS 18, and determine their impact on statutory accounts.
• Own the Asset Retirement Obligation provision calculation, including annual review and validation of assumptions.
• Coordinate quarterly FCA financial reporting and internal review with the Compliance team.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, support tax computations, coordinate Office for National Statistics returns, and contribute to financial reporting projects.

Requirements

• ACA qualified or equivalent, with detailed knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Significant experience preparing statutory accounts and working directly with external auditors.
• Project management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams and seniority levels.
• Strong numerical, financial analysis, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, demonstrate initiative, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Word skills.
• Collaborative and inclusive approach when working with Finance, Compliance, Tax, and wider business stakeholders.

Nice to have

• SAP experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexibility around office days, subject to role and team expectations.
• Bonus, up to 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and paid charity-work time.
• Discounts, vouchers, pension plan, and other customizable benefits for employees and families.
• Learning tools and parental leave policies.
• Employment is subject to criminal (DBS) and financial background checks to meet Financial Conduct Authority regulatory standards.
• Accessibility adjustments are available during recruitment, including extended assessment time, breaks, interpreters, and assistive technology.