Senior Statutory Reporting Manager

Starling Bank Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus public holiday allowance

Extra day’s holiday for your birthday

Annual leave increases with length of service

16 hours paid volunteering time

Life insurance at 4x your salary

Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth

Generous family-friendly policies

Perkbox membership

Cycle to Work initiatives

Job summary

Starling Bank Limited is seeking a qualified chartered accountant to lead Group Reporting & Consolidation. The candidate will be responsible for the preparation of multinational Group consolidation, ensuring compliance with IFRS.

Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years' PQE in similar roles, with proven expertise in complex accounting standards and financial reporting tools. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for mentoring team members and managing external audits.

The position offers a range of benefits including private medical insurance and generous leave allowance.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of PQE in a multinational financial firm in similar roles.
• Hands-on experience leading IFRS consolidation and audit in a large international group.
• Proven expertise in complex accounting standards, particularly IFRS 2 and IFRS 9.

Responsibilities

• Lead the timely and accurate preparation of the Group consolidation.
• Manage the end-to-end production of Group Annual Report and Accounts.
• Develop, implement, and maintain group accounting policies.

Skills

IFRS 9 expertise

Financial Reporting

Technical Accounting

Stakeholder Management

Presentation Skills

Education

Big-4 qualified chartered accountant

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle NetSuite

W-Desk Workiva

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead Group Reporting & Consolidation: Own the timely and accurate preparation of the complex, multinational Group consolidation, ensuring compliance with IFRS
• Manage Financial Reporting: Manage the end‑to‑end production of certain Group Annual Report and Accounts (ARA) and interim reports, coordinating all stakeholders and ensuring alignment with listed entity type best practices
• Manage External Audit: Serve as one of the primary points of contact for the external auditors, managing the group audit process to ensure a smooth and efficient close
• Technical Accounting Leadership: Act as the key technical expert for Group expansion as well as specific other areas, including IFRS 9, IFRS 15, providing guidance on complex SaaS revenue streams and owning the accounting under IFRS 2 for all group‑wide share‑based payment schemes
• Establish Best Practice: Develop, implement, and maintain group accounting policies, driving the adoption of best practices suitable for a listed entity
• Process Improvement & Mentorship: Proactively identify and implement improvements to the financial reporting process, while mentoring and developing other team members for readiness for a listed reporting environment

Qualifications

• A Big‑4 qualified chartered accountant with at least 10 years PQE in a listed, multinational financial firm in similar roles
• Has had a hands‑on role in leading an IFRS consolidation and audit in a large international group (preferably banking)
• Proven expertise in the practical application of complex accounting standards, particularly IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) and IFRS 2 (share‑based payments); exposure to IFRS 15 (SaaS revenue models preferred) is a bonus
• Advanced proficiency with financial tools, including Microsoft Excel, Oracle NetSuite and statutory reporting systems such as W‑Desk Workiva
• Extensive experience writing technical papers for Executive Committees; experience presenting at Executive Committees would be desirable
• Exposure to an IPO process will be an advantage
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing at senior levels, and able to hold technical challenges from auditors
• A can‑do attitude, belief in our vision, and a willingness to roll‑up your sleeves and get stuck in wherever required

Interview Process

• Step 1 – In‑person interview with the Head of Statutory Reporting
• Step 2 – In‑person interview with the Group Finance Director

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus public holiday allowance as per your preference)
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave increases with length of service; you can buy or sell up to five extra days off
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4× your salary
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth, including mental health support and cancer care; partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr & Mrs Smith and Peloton
• Generous family‑friendly policies
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• Access to initiatives such as Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships

Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.