European Statutory Reporting Accountant

Kellogg; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading snacks-led company as a European Statutory Reporting Accountant in Manchester. This role offers a hybrid working schedule, focusing on collaboration with audit teams, ensuring timely financial reporting, and managing local GAAP compliance. You'll be part of a dynamic finance team, contributing to a culture of innovation and inclusion while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant from a top 10 practice background.
• Experience with UK GAAP; knowledge of US GAAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local accounting advisors on statutory adjustments.
• Ensure financial statements are approved and filed according to legislation.
• Act as the key contact for new accounting standards.

Skills

Project planning

Management

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Job description

A hybrid working schedule, great benefits package, and the opportunity to contribute to a global team make this an excellent next step in your career! We’re seeking a European Statutory Reporting Accountant to join our European Finance team in Media City, Manchester.

Your role will be based in Media City Manchester, with an expectation of coming into the office 2-3 days a week.

You will focus on building strong relationships with group and local audit teams, ensuring timely audit deliverables, and resolving issues. Your responsibilities include reviewing local financial statements, analyzing variances, understanding root causes, and presenting overviews to Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate: Work with local accounting advisors to understand statutory adjustments under local GAAP versus US GAAP, managing the preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Lead: Ensure final financial statements are approved by Directors and filed according to local legislation. Lead ad hoc tasks and accounting projects as needed.
• Proactively ensure: Financial statements and local filings are prepared accurately and on time, working closely with professional service providers and auditors.
• Communicate: Act as the key contact across the business to interpret and implement new accounting standards or complex accounting issues.
• Initiative: Proactively identify and resolve issues by collaborating across functions and teams within Kellanova and externally.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) from a top 10 practice background.
• Experience with UK GAAP; knowledge of US GAAP is a plus.
• External audit experience with up-to-date IFRS / FRS 102 technical skills.
• Project planning and management skills; experience with US multinationals is beneficial.

Next Steps

After applying, your application will be reviewed by a recruiter, and it may take a few weeks to hear back. Visit our How We Hire page for insights into our process and offerings.

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If you join us, you’ll be rewarded for your contributions. Our comprehensive benefits support you through all life events. Visit our benefits page for more details.

About Us

At Kellanova, our vision is to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led company, powered by iconic brands like Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, and others. We foster a culture of boldness, empowerment, and inclusion, celebrating diversity and encouraging innovation.

We are part of a transaction with Mars, expected to close in the first half of 2025, which will shape the future of snacking. Until then, we operate as separate entities.

Learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com. Our hiring teams are ready to answer your questions if your application progresses.

Join us in shaping the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive environment, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. More about our EDI efforts can be found on our website.