Senior Statutory & IFRS Financial Accountant

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Group life assurance

Annual leave buy/sell

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Stantec invites applications for a Senior Financial Accounting role based in Reading. You will own external financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation, coordinate the statutory audit, and ensure IFRS and UK GAAP compliance across reporting and SOX controls.

You will lead a small team of finance professionals, liaise with corporate finance, and support quarterly packs and bids with robust financial information.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Proven background of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong statutory reporting experience including preparation of UK Financial Statements under UK GAAP, FRS101 and FRS102.
• Good technical accounting knowledge including IFRS reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Exceptional time management and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply accounting principles.
• Professional manner and a strong ethical code.
• Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive.
• Commitment to working efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Financial report preparation for Statutory accounts.
• Primary point of contact with the external auditors during audit, assisting and providing the necessary information.
• Preparation of financial accounting papers to support the external audit of significant accounting matters arising during the financial year.
• Balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any variances.
• Responsible for month end journals and tasks.
• Ensure that all journals and reconciliations are prepared under IFRS and in line with Stantec's internal SOX controls.
• Assist in the preparation of quarter end packs.
• Preparing financial information to be used in reports or for bids.
• Liaise with corporate finance team.
• Supervision and oversight of Financial Accountants and Assistant Financial Accountants where required.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

IFRS reporting

UK GAAP (FRS101/FRS102)

Accounting software

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Stantec invites applications for a Senior Financial Accounting role based in Reading. You will own external financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation, coordinate the statutory audit, and ensure IFRS and UK GAAP compliance across reporting and SOX controls.

You will lead a small team of finance professionals, liaise with corporate finance, and support quarterly packs and bids with robust financial information.