Senior Corporate Accountant: Statutory Reporting & Controls

Edenbrook Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Edenbrook Ltd., a respected financial services organisation in the UK, is seeking a Corporate Accountant to strengthen financial accounting, reporting and controls across a group of entities. Reporting to Head of FP&A, you will ensure timely statutory reporting and robust governance while collaborating with auditors, tax advisers and external service providers.

This hands-on role requires a qualified accountant with UK GAAP/FRS 102 expertise, a track record of month-end close, the drive to

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• 5+ years PQE in finance/accounting.
• Strong UK GAAP & FRS 102 knowledge.
• Experience in statutory accounts, month-end close and reporting.
• Experience managing external audits and tax advisers.
• Solid understanding of financial controls, governance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with finance systems and reporting tools.
• Track record of process improvement and automation.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Insurance/financial services experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual statutory financial statements for multiple group entities, including consolidated accounts.
• Manage monthly close, ensure GL integrity, accurate journal processing and reconciliations.
• Maintain and develop accounting policy framework compliant with standards.
• Coordinate external auditors and ensure timely deliverables.
• Oversee financial affairs of group holding companies with external service providers.
• Support treasury and covenant reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation across finance processes.
• Develop and enhance finance systems, reporting and consolidation tools.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Coordinate corporation tax returns with external advisers.
• Maintain strong financial controls and governance across the group.
• Present financial information and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Finance and other business units.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

5+ years PQE

UK GAAP & FRS 102

Statutory accounts & reporting

External audit management

Financial controls & governance

Finance systems & reporting tools

Process improvement / automation

Stakeholder management

Insurance/financial services exposure

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP/finance systems experience

Job description

Edenbrook Ltd., a respected financial services organisation in the UK, is seeking a Corporate Accountant to strengthen financial accounting, reporting and controls across a group of entities. Reporting to Head of FP&A, you will ensure timely statutory reporting and robust governance while collaborating with auditors, tax advisers and external service providers.

This hands-on role requires a qualified accountant with UK GAAP/FRS 102 expertise, a track record of month-end close, the drive to