Reporting Accountant

Anderson Knight; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to oversee financial reporting for a respected client in the UK. This role involves managing statutory and month-end reporting, collaborating with auditors, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have post-qualified experience and strong analytical skills. This opportunity is perfect for candidates looking to contribute to a highly regulated environment in Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Proven post-qualified experience on group financial statements.
• Excellent interpretative and analytical skills.
• Understanding of IFRS and relevant GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting processes for fixed assets.
• Lead financial close and consolidation processes.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for the Polish entity.
• Manage year-end audit and statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with FRS 102.
• Work with external auditors during audits.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit engagement

Analytical skills

Accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP)

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CA, CIMA)

Job description

Anderson Knight are delighted to be partnering with one of our valued clients to assist in recruiting for a Financial Accountant.

Our client is respected across the UK and operates within a highly regulated industry. The Financial Accountant will play a key role in financial reporting, working closely with the group Finance team, responsible for all statutory, month end and adhoc reporting as well as acting as a key point of contact with auditors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting processes for both intangible and tangible fixed assets, including preparation of month-end journals and maintenance and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Play a key role in the monthly and annual financial close and consolidation processes, actively identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in external financial reporting.
• Collaborate closely with the Group Reporting Manager to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of financial data within the general ledger and consolidation systems, including reconciliation of multiple general ledgers.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for the Polish entity, including accrual calculations, journal postings, and ensuring all balance sheet items are accurately recorded and properly documented.
• Take responsibility for year-end audit and statutory reporting, including managing the consolidation of group and subsidiary financial statements and maintaining detailed consolidation working papers.
• Prepare financial statements for UK subsidiary entities, ensuring full compliance with applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process, providing timely responses to queries and ensuring adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Ensure global compliance with FRS 102 by producing and maintaining comprehensive accounting policy documentation across the firm.
• Provide support for statutory reporting processes in other jurisdictions as needed.
• Adhoc tasks and processes where appropriate.

Qualifications

• The main candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CA, CIMA) who can demonstrate proven post-qualified experience working on group financial statements and effectively operating across multiple business units.
• You will possess excellent interpretative and analytical skills to deal with complex issues and drive solution-based processes in order to meet tight deadlines.
• To succeed in this role you will need an understanding of IFRS and other relevant GAAP.

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please forward your CV in complete confidence.