Accountant

Reed

Posted a day ago, valid for 7 days

Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1BB, England

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position of Statutory Accountant offers a competitive salary along with hybrid working options and a total of 34 days holiday, including additional benefits like healthcare.
The role requires a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, CA, ACCA, or CIMA) and hands-on experience in applying IFRSs for financial reporting, along with advanced Excel skills.
Key responsibilities include timely preparation of statutory reporting and tax returns, regulatory compliance reports, and VAT returns, while managing relationships with stakeholders and external auditors.
Candidates should have a strong technical understanding of VAT, local GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS, with prior auditing experience being advantageous.
The organization is committed to tackling global challenges, making this a rewarding opportunity for those with the required experience and skills.

** Statutory Accountant **

Competitive salary + hybrid working + 34 days holiday + healthcare

Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including sustainable agriculture and climate change. We are seeking a Financial Reporting Specialist to enhance our financial reporting and compliance operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in our processes.

Day-to-day of the role:

Ensure timely preparation and submission of UK and Overseas legal entity statutory reporting and tax returns, adhering to local GAAP/IFRS and other reporting standards.
Regulatory and compliance reports & surveys, and support for cost centre budget preparation and monitoring.
Complete VAT returns and prepare the corresponding paperwork for payment.
Establish and manage strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, external auditors, and external tax advisors, and coordinate audits smoothly.
Support the manager with common processes, and other ad hoc projects to drive efficiency and quality improvements within the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, CA, ACCA, or CIMA) with hands-on experience in applying IFRSs for financial reporting.
Strong technical understanding of VAT, local GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS for financial reporting, including knowledge of overseas legislation and requirements.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivots and formulas. SAP knowledge is a plus.
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while demonstrating strong teamwork skills.
Prior experience in auditing, particularly within large practice firms, would be an advantage.

Benefits:

Hybrid working
Competitive bonus scheme.
26 days annual leave + additional privilege leave and the option to buy up to 5 more days.
Good pension scheme
Private healthcare

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