External Reporting Accountant

Accountable Recruitment; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Accountable Recruitment is partnering with a major UK business to appoint an ambitious External Reporting Accountant into their high-performing finance function. This hybrid Warrington role offers £55,000-£60,000 plus a bonus and exposure to strategic group reporting.

You'll own statutory and group reporting, manage external audits, and drive improvements to reporting processes in a fast-growing environment. Candidates with ACA/ACCA and IFRS expertise are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in external/statutory reporting or group finance preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK reporting frameworks (FRS 101/102).
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills; able to handle large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Own technical accounting areas across a portfolio of entities, including provisions and intercompany balances.
• Lead entity reviews with robust reconciliations, documentation and audit-ready judgments.
• Review journals, mappings and balance sheet reconciliations to identify risks and drive resolution.
• Collaborate with Management Accounts, Tax, Treasury and wider Finance to ensure accurate reporting outcomes.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts in accordance with IFRS and UK standards.
• Manage external audit activities for allocated entities and coordinate responses.

Skills

External reporting experience

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

External Reporting Accountant / Warrington (Hybrid) / Salary £55,000 - £60,000 + bonus

At Accountable Recruitment, we're partnering with a major UK business undergoing significant growth and transformation as they look to appoint an ambitious External Reporting Accountant into their high-performing finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who wants more than a traditional reporting role. You'll join a business with growing revenues, work alongside a talented team of finance professionals, and gain regular exposure to senior leadership as the organisation continues to evolve and expand.

We're particularly keen to speak with driven individuals who are looking to accelerate their career within a large, complex environment where high standards, collaboration and progression are genuinely encouraged.

The Opportunity

As part of a growing external reporting team, you'll play a key role in delivering statutory and group reporting across a diverse portfolio of entities. You'll take ownership of complex accounting areas, support key business initiatives, and help shape reporting processes as the business continues its growth journey.

This role offers a unique blend of technical accounting, group reporting, stakeholder engagement and business improvement, making it an ideal move for someone looking to broaden their experience and position themselves for future leadership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of technical balance sheet areas across a portfolio of legal entities, including provisions, pensions, investments, impairments, financing and intercompany balances.
• Lead legal entity reviews, ensuring reconciliations, supporting documentation and accounting judgements are robust, accurate and audit-ready.
• Review journals, account mappings and balance sheet reconciliations, identifying risks and driving issues through to resolution.
• Partner closely with teams across Management Accounts, Tax, Treasury and wider Finance to ensure successful reporting outcomes.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts in accordance with IFRS and UK reporting standards.
• Manage external audit activities for your allocated entities, coordinating responses and maintaining ownership of deliverables.
• Support the preparation of technical accounting papers and key reporting judgements.
• Deliver accurate and timely submissions for half-year and year-end group reporting requirements.
• Contribute to consolidation processes and provide insightful analysis of financial movements and reporting trends.
• Support the integration of newly acquired businesses and ongoing organisational changes.
• Drive continuous improvement, helping to standardise reporting processes, strengthen controls and identify opportunities for automation.
• Act as a technical accounting point of contact, providing guidance and support to finance stakeholders across the business.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with ambition and a desire to progress their career within a dynamic, high-growth environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience within external reporting, statutory reporting, audit or group finance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK reporting frameworks including FRS 101 and FRS 102.
• The ability to analyse complex accounting issues and communicate conclusions clearly.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, with experience working across large data sets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive approach, taking ownership and driving results in a fast-paced environment.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and offers clear routes for progression. You'll work alongside high-calibre finance professionals, gain visibility with senior leadership, and play a key role in supporting a complex, growing organisation.

If you're looking for a role that offers challenge, development and the chance to accelerate your career within a large-scale business, we'd love to hear from you.

Accountable Recruitment is acting as a recruitment partner on behalf of our client. Applications from individuals seeking long-term career progression within a high-performing finance environment are particularly welcomed.

To discuss this role in more detail please contact Lauren Harrison at Accountable Recruitment on