Great that you're thinking about a career with BSI Job Title: Group Reporting Accountant Location : Chiswick About the role We are seeking a highly skilled Group Reporting Accountant to join our dynamic finance team based in Chiswick. As a key member of the Group Reporting team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the Group’s monthly management accounts and year-end reporting processes. With a strong foundation in UK-adopted IFRS, you will provide vital technical accounting expertise, supporting both the production of statutory financial statements and addressing complex accounting matters across the business. Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Assist in the data collection, consolidation and preparation of the monthly Management Accounts, including management commentary and analysis of the results. Ensure reporting is robust and compliant with IFRS accounting standards, financial control frameworks, and other Group policies. Assist in the production of the year-end Group financial statements and individual company UK accounts (prepared under FRS 102), from planning, data collection and consolidation through to the production of the Group’s Annual Report. Liaise with external auditors, tax, treasury, and legal/secretarial departments amongst others. Create reports from the Group’s consolidation system, Oracle’s Enterprise Performance Management (“EPM”), and work with the Finance SAP and EPM teams to ensure data and process integrity. Technical Accounting: Prepare technical accounting analysis for the Group. Prepare/review accounting papers to support the appropriate treatment of significant transactions to ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS, FRS 102) and Group policies. Agree papers internally and proactively with the external auditors. Provide pragmatic technical business partnering to the business. Work with the business to deliver optimal and appropriate solutions. Monitor IFRS developments and support the assessment of potential impacts on the Group in advance of the required adoption dates. Support implementation to achieve compliance. Deliver initiatives to improve technical accounting capability within the BSI Finance Community. To be successful in the role, you will have a: Strong consolidation, technical accounting knowledge (IFRS and FRS 102 and analytical skills Knowledge of SAP and Oracle EPM Experience working in a multi-currency, international group headquarters environment or within a large accounting firm, with a focus on group statutory reporting. Be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) An ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of 27-days annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. Do you believe the world deserves excellence? We are proud to be the business improvement company for other organisations to become more sustainable and resilient and finally to inspire trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in. Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark. Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company. 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