Group Accountant - Finance and ESG Reporting

Trustpilot; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading review platform company in Greater London is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant to oversee Group ESG and financial reporting. You will prepare essential financial statements, advise on accounting matters, and liaise with auditors. The ideal candidate will have experience with established reporting frameworks and strong analysis skills. This role offers competitive compensation, flexible working options, and a great corporate culture with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday (28 after 2 years)

Paid volunteer days

Pension and life insurance

Health cash plan

Paid parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Familiarity with TCFD and UK SRS reporting frameworks.
• Experience in financial reporting from an audit or listed organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare group primary statements and reporting packs.
• Deliver Trustpilot’s TCFD report.
• Liaise with external auditors for Group Financial Statements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Good communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Team-oriented collaboration

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA)

Job description

At Trustpilot, we're on an incredible journey. We're a profitable, high-growth FTSE-250 company with a big vision: to become the universal symbol of trust. We run the world's largest independent consumer review platform, and while we've come a long way, there's still so much exciting work to do. Come join us at the heart of trust!

Reporting to the Head of Group Reporting, in this role you will have responsibility for the Group’s ESG reporting, and will be heavily involved in preparing the Group’s financial reporting and analysis. It will incorporate a broad range of responsibilities through collaboration with various business functions, and requires someone with good organisation skills with a degree of flexibility to support in different areas depending on the business need. If you're inspired to join us, and if you have the necessary qualities, then this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

This role offers a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment, presenting an outstanding opportunity to join an expanding and innovative international Finance team.

What you’ll be doing:

Financial Reporting:

• Preparation of group primary statements alongside reporting packs and related notes
• Advise on technical accounting matters, staying on top of relevant IAS requirements and disclosures
• Liaising with the Group external auditors on necessary review/audit of the Group Financial Statements
• Working alongside FP&A team to provide financial analysis to leadership

ESG reporting:

• Responsible for the delivery of Trustpilot’s TCFD report
• Responsible for the collection and improvement of ESG related data collection across the business
• Preparing and leading the technical analysis of the Group's external sustainability reporting requirements working closely with relevant internal and external stakeholders, and keeping abreast of developments in the ESG disclosure space
• Spearheading the delivery of future ESG disclosure requirements, with a particular focus on UK SRS

Who you are:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Relevant qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA) with experience in financial reporting, either from an audit perspective within a large tier-1 audit firm or within a listed organization at group level
• Familiarity with TCFD and UK SRS reporting frameworks, with demonstrated experience in implementing new accounting standards.
• Interest in advancing sustainability reporting practices.
• Excels in a team-oriented environment, fostering collaboration and proactively contributing innovative solutions.
• Experience working in international groups
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Experience in financial analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, willingness to learn and configure new systems
• Motivated, self-starter
• Structured with good attention to detail
• Desire to take early responsibility and work with a wide cross-section of finance & non-finance stakeholders globally.
• Experienced in building positive relationships and having interpersonal skills
• Proven capacity to prioritize tasks and maintain multiple responsibilities

What's in it for you:

• A range of flexible working options to dedicate time to what matters to you
• Competitive compensation package + bonus
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days after 2 years of employment
• Two (paid) volunteering days a year to spend your time giving back to the causes that matter to you and your community
• Rich learning and development opportunities supported through the Trustpilot Academy, LinkedIn Learning and Blinkist
• Pension and life insurance
• Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7, Employee Assistance Plan
• Full access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app to promote positive mental health
• Paid parental leave
• Season ticket loan and a cycle to work scheme
• Central office location complete with table tennis, a gaming corner, coffee bars and all the snacks and refreshments you can ask for
• Regular opportunities to connect and get to know your fellow Trusties, including company-wide celebrations and events, ERG activities and team socials.
• Access to over 4,000 deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, fitness, cinema discounts and more.
• Independent financial advice and free standard professional mortgage broker advice

Still not sure?

We want to be a part of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world of work for all. We’re excited to hear about your experiences as well as how you will contribute to our working culture. So, even if you don’t feel you don't meet all the requirements, we'd still really like to hear from you!

Trustpilot is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive and where different viewpoints and experiences are valued and respected. Trustpilot will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, age, parental or veteran status. Together, we are the heart of trust.

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