Statutory Financial Accountant

The team

You will work within the Statutory Reporting team reporting to the Global Statutory Reporting Manager. We work closely with the Controllership, Group Reporting and Consolidation teams and have collaborators within the wider business.

The role

We have a new opportunity for a Statutory Financial Accountant to join our Group Finance team on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. The role is based in Manchester and we’re happy to offer hybrid and flexible working options.

Reporting to the Global Statutory Reporting Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and supporting an effective and efficient Statutory Reporting process. You’ll partner with collaborators at various levels across a number of locations in our business.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare FRS 101/102 statutory accounts and supporting working papers.
• Work closely with other finance colleagues, Group Secretariat, and the business to achieve high standards in completing subsidiary accounts.
• Build good relationships with our acquired entities and assist them throughout the statutory reporting process.
• Assist with the preparation of central documents that support the statutory accounts.
• Maintain good working relationships with the external auditors to ensure audits are conducted efficiently and effectively.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Qualified or Part Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience of the preparation of financial documents under IFRS and UK Accounting
• Standards including FRS 101 (preferably using OneSource accounts preparation software but not essential).
• Ability to analyse information and understand financial accounting implications for statutory accounts.

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Previous experience of working within a large, matrix commercial organisation is desirable.
• Commercially astute with an inquisitive nature and desire to understand drivers behind the numbers and reports.
• Ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and to tight and evolving deadlines.
• High quality analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with the wider business and across the Finance function.