Lead UK Statutory Reporting Accountant Fortnight Fridays

Taylor James Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Statutory Reporting Financial Accountant to prepare statutory accounts and liaise with auditors. This role requires a qualified accountant with over 5 years of experience in financial accounting and knowledge of UK GAAP. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, alongside advanced proficiency in Excel and SAP. Benefits include a unique work schedule with every second Friday off. This is a permanent position located in Canary Wharf, London.

Benefits

9 days off every fortnight

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level and must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Post-qualification experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting (5+ years).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel & SAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for UK entities with supporting documentation.
• Liaise with company auditors (KPMG) and coordinate responses to audit testing.
• Ensure timely and accurate internal monthly corporate reporting.

Skills

UK GAAP accounting standards

Financial accounting

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel

SAP

Education

Degree level qualification

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Thomson Reuters OneSource Accounts Production

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Statutory Reporting Financial Accountant to prepare statutory accounts and liaise with auditors. This role requires a qualified accountant with over 5 years of experience in financial accounting and knowledge of UK GAAP. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, alongside advanced proficiency in Excel and SAP. Benefits include a unique work schedule with every second Friday off. This is a permanent position located in Canary Wharf, London.