Senior UK Statutory Reporting Accountant – London

Taylor James Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial firm based in Canary Wharf seeks a Senior Statutory Reporting Financial Accountant. The successful candidate will prepare statutory accounts, lead SOX audits, and maintain compliance with UK GAAP standards. Ideal applicants will have over 5 years of experience, be qualified accountants, and possess strong communication and analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary and requires predominantly on-site work in London.

Benefits

9 day – fortnight schedule

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post qualification experience in financial accounting & statutory reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills to summarise complex financial issues clearly.
• Experience in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for UK entities and liaise directly with auditors.
• Lead the interim and year-end SOX control audits.
• Perform month end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks

Advanced user of Excel

Up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP

Education

Degree level education and qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Thomson Reuters OneSource Accounts Production

Job description

A global financial firm based in Canary Wharf seeks a Senior Statutory Reporting Financial Accountant. The successful candidate will prepare statutory accounts, lead SOX audits, and maintain compliance with UK GAAP standards. Ideal applicants will have over 5 years of experience, be qualified accountants, and possess strong communication and analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary and requires predominantly on-site work in London.