Location: Birmingham (5 days in office per week)
Summary
* The Statutory Accountant will be part of the Finance Division and will report to the UK Finance Director (previously UK Regional Controller). The role will involve preparing statutory accounts, month-end reporting, and liaising with auditors.
Functional Knowledge
* Work well under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.
* Communicate concisely with staff, management, and auditors.
* Organized approach to workloads and deadlines.
* Awareness and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley in all aspects of the job.
* Competency with various software packages used in performing the role.
* Good understanding of the company’s various streams of work.
* Accuracy and attention to detail in all work produced and issued.
General Background, Experience & Professional Qualifications
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with significant experience in statutory accounting and financial reporting.
* Thorough knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS and experience in preparing statutory financial statements.
* Strong understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
* Experience working with external auditors and managing the audit process.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping and reporting.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and submit statutory financial statements across 15 entities in compliance with UK GAAP.
* Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, tax regulations, and accounting standards.
* Assist in the preparation of tax returns and other regulatory filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Preparation of monthly journal entries and review.
* Support the Finance team with the monthly management accounts, undertaking lease accounting, Bad Debt Provision, and similar calculations.
* Production of monthly P&L and Balance Sheet for deadline submission to the Head Office finance department.
* Preparation of monthly cash flow statements.
* Ensure key Balance Sheet accounts reconcile during the month-end process.
* Address financial queries as raised from both within the UK and US.
* Liaise with both Internal and External Audit for mid-year and year-end group and statutory audits.
* Monitor and analyse financial data to identify areas for process improvement and enhance efficiency.
* Liaise with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and tax teams, to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting.
* Actively seek to develop oneself and take responsibility for your own training and development.
Skills
* Hardworking and conscientious approach.
* Ability to build firm working relationships with staff and management.
* Approachable and cooperative.
If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does, please contact Glen Parker at 07535 748 255 or email us at glen.parker@lawesgroup.co.uk.
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