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Statutory Accountant

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Lawes Consulting Group

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United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Finance

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Employment contract

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Salary:

60000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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
  • Ensuring key Balance Sheet accounts reconcile during the Month end process
  • Dealing with financial queries as and when 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

Requirements:

  • 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
  • Good excel skills
  • Excellent communication skills

Nice to have:

  • Hard working and conscientious approach
  • Ability to build firm working relationships with staff and Management
  • Approachable and co-operative

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 27, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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