Statutory Accountant

Crawford and Company; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford & Company is seeking a Statutory Accountant for their Birmingham office, part of the Finance Division. In this role, you will prepare statutory financial statements, ensure compliance, and support management accounts, contributing to the overall financial reporting and analysis process.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Broad range of employee benefits

Ongoing training and mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience in statutory accounting and financial reporting.
• Thorough knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS.
• Experience working with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements for 15 entities.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and accounting standards.
• Assist in preparing tax returns and regulatory filings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Statutory Accountant will be part of the Finance Division and will report to the Finance Manager, the role is based in Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit statutory financial statements across 15 entities in compliance with UK GAAP
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, tax regulations, and accounting standards.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and other regulatory filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Preparation of monthly revenue calculations for the TPA Division
• Support the Finance team with the monthly management accounts undertaking lease accounting, Bad Debt Provision and similar calculations.
• Production of monthly P&L and Balance Sheet for deadline submission to the Head Office finance department in Atlanta
• Preparation of monthly cash flow statements
• Ensuring key Balance Sheet accounts reconcile during the Month end process.
• Dealing with financial queries as and when raised from both within the UK and Atlanta
• Liaise with both Internal and External Audit for mid year and year end group and statutory audits.
• Monitor and analyse financial data to identify areas for process improvement and enhance efficiency.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and tax teams, to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Actively seek to develop oneself and take responsibility for your own training and development.

Qualifications

• Work well under pressure and be able to meet reporting deadlines
• Communicate concisely with staff, management and auditors
• Organized approach to workloads and deadlines
• Awareness and compliance with Sarbanes Oxley in all aspects of job
• Competency with all different software packages used in performing role
• Good understanding of company's various streams of work
• Accuracy and attention to detail in all work produced and issued
• Hard working and conscientious approach
• Ability to build firm working relationships with staff and Management
• Approachable and co-operative
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with significant experience in statutory accounting and financial reporting.
• Thorough knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS and experience in preparing statutory financial statements.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with external auditors and managing the audit process.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Good excel skills
• Excellent communication skills

About Us

We are Crawford & Company; the world's largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management solutions. With a legacy of nearly 80 years of unmatched experience with global capabilities and industry-leading technology, we are guided by our mission to restore and enhance lives, businesses and communities. We're people taking care of people. From large-scale catastrophic losses to short-term workers compensation claims, Crawford & Company offers total solutions that help our clients' policyholders resume their lives and work.

Our 9,000+ employees hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, but all of Crawford's service lines work together in unison for our clients. We call ourselves One Crawford. Through many specialised services in 700 offices around the world, One Crawford enhances our ability to deliver total claims management solutions to our clients.

In addition to compelling career opportunities that span countless fields and disciplines, Crawford & Company also offers employees a competitive salary with a strong benefits package and ongoing training and mentorship programs through every stage of your career.

At Crawford & Company we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We don't just talk about diversity and inclusion; we aim to infuse it into everything we do - underpinning our strategy with three core elements:

• Consciousness
• Capability
• Culture

We welcome applications from all candidates, no matter their background. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today, we're looking forward to your application.

• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits