Job Description

Join one of the UK's largest privately held software companies and be a key player in shaping the future of financial reporting at IRIS Software Group.

At IRIS, we provide mission-critical software and services to over 100,000 customers across 135 countries. From powering payroll for 1 in 6 UK employees to supporting 12,000 schools, we're at the heart of essential operations. Our award-winning culture and commitment to innovation are just part of what makes us a Great Place to Work.


As

Interim Group

Financial Reporting Manager

, you will lead critical financial reporting activities for our growing global group. You will play a key role in ensuring our financial statements are accurate, compliant, and delivered to the highest standard while transforming reporting processes and engaging with stakeholders from across the business.


This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic, fast-paced, and acquisitive environment.



What will you be doing?

Lead the preparation of consolidated annual financial statements for all group levels. Oversee the year-end audit process, working closely with auditors and internal teams. Drive monthly and quarterly lender reporting, interest calculations, and balance sheet reconciliations. Collaborate with the CFO and Tax team to ensure compliance with loan obligations and RDEC/tax return requirements. Review monthly financial packs and prepare key Board and investor reports. Provide technical accounting advice to finance colleagues and champion best practice. Leverage financial systems and tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to enhance reporting efficiency.


What we are seeking:

Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant with strong IFRS knowledge. 5+ years' experience in a complex group environment ideally with an audit/practice background. Proven track record in statutory reporting, team leadership, and stakeholder management. Strong organisational and communication skills. Advanced knowledge of Excel and ideally experience with Power BI or large datasets. Strong Stakeholder management experience in a comparative environment. Private Equity and Group level acquisitions reporting experience is essential.


Ready to take your next step?


Apply now and help shape the financial future of a truly innovative tech business.



We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible.



INDHIGH


As one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, IRIS Software Group exists to simplify the lives of businesses, schools and organisations.


IRIS provides software solutions and services that substantially enhance operational compliance, efficiency and accuracy, empowering the users of our technology to look forward with certainty and confidence.


Over 4 million parents use our software to connect with their child's school, 18% of UK employees are paid via an IRIS payroll solution, 50,000 SMEs use IRIS cloud bookkeeping and 21,000 firms rely on us for legislative compliance.


Our operational software is the invisible but essential beating heart of our customers' businesses, supporting them in a range of objectives, from maintaining legislative compliance to boosting engagement with stakeholders and enhancing productivity.


It's vital these mission-critical functions work first time, every time.


That's why IRIS helps businesses run the tough stuff, stay compliant and get operational tasks done right first time, every time - so they can focus on productivity and growth.


IRIS is a company built on hiring the best people; our people are our greatest assets.


They enable us to be the innovative, market-leading, and high-performing company that we are today.


We're delighted to be certified as a Great Place to Work and one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women.


These accolades confirm that our employees have a consistently positive experience at IRIS, with the certifications considering employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, trust in management, effective communication and recognition/reward.


IRIS is committed to engaging, rewarding and empowering our employees, and this is central to what we do.


This is why we work to create an environment where employees feel like they are part of a team.

Email:

IRIS.HR@iris.co.uk

Phone:

0344 815 5500