Statutory Reporting Accountant

The Rank Group plc; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Development opportunities

Leadership training

Pensions

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Rank Group plc in Maidenhead is seeking a Statutory Reporting Accountant to join the Group Finance team. This role focuses on delivering high quality statutory financial statements and disclosures within a regulated environment, with exposure to UK listed reporting and annual reporting processes.

You will work closely with senior finance leaders and external auditors, supporting month end close, consolidation and technical accounting matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) or newly qualified with audit or financial reporting experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting principles and UK statutory accounts.
• Exposure to IFRS and consolidation concepts desirable.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements for Group entities in line with UK requirements.
• Coordinate statutory reporting process with internal stakeholders and external auditors to meet deadlines.
• Support Group month end close, consolidation and interim reporting.
• Assist with year-end Annual Report & Accounts disclosures.
• Support assessment of technical accounting matters and IFRS papers.
• Engage with external auditors and other stakeholders to provide timely responses.
• Contribute to governance, controls and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

IFRS knowledge

UK statutory accounts

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Auditor communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Purpose

The Statutory Reporting Accountant is a key member of the Group Finance team, supporting the delivery of high quality statutory financial statements and disclosures across the Group. This role offers excellent exposure to UK listed reporting within a complex, regulated environment, alongside involvement in month end close, consolidation, interim reporting and the Annual Report & Accounts. Working closely with senior finance leadership and external auditors, this role provides an excellent platform to develop technical accounting expertise and professional judgement. It is ideally suited to a newly qualified accountant looking to make their first move into industry, with strong visibility, breadth of experience and a clear pathway into Group reporting and financial control.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Reporting & External Financial Statements

• Prepare statutory financial statements for Group entities in line with relevant accounting standards and UK regulatory requirements
• Ensure financial statements include accurate, complete and high quality disclosures with appropriate supporting documentation
• Coordinate the statutory reporting process, working with internal stakeholders and external auditors to meet reporting deadlines (half year and year end)
• Lead preparation and submission of Office for National Statistics (ONS) surveys and returns (e.g., QFS and related quarterly/annual requests), ensuring accuracy, completeness and on-time delivery.

Group Close, Consolidation & Interim Reporting

• Support Group month end close, including review and analysis of consolidation outputs
• Assist in the preparation of interim financial statements
• Contribute to the year end Annual Report & Accounts, including supporting disclosures

Technical Accounting & Analysis

• Support the assessment of technical accounting matters, including IFRS research and preparation of technical papers
• Assist in the implementation of new or revised accounting standards

Stakeholder Management & Audit Support

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders including Group Financial Controller, Divisional Finance, Tax, Company Secretariat and External Auditors
• Provide clear, timely responses to audit queries and review points

Controls, Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure strong financial control is maintained across statutory reporting processes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, documentation and controls

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent), or newly qualified with recent experience in audit or financial reporting
• Strong understanding of financial reporting principles and UK statutory accounts
• Exposure to IFRS and consolidation concepts desirable
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
• Well organised, with the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively
• Confident communicator, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and external auditors

Benefits

Join us to unlock benefits and opportunities that will boost your career journey in a vibrant, inclusive and fulfilling work environment.

Wellbeing@Rank is important… From hybrid working and colleague support networks to menopause support and weekly PepTalks, we’re here for you. We’ll also invest in your growth by providing development opportunities, leadership training and cutting-edge industry certifications so you have the tools and resources to help you work, win and grow with us.

Immerse yourself in new cultures and gain international exposure through our global business. Collaborate with colleagues from around the globe.

From pensions to bonus schemes, and private medical insurance to life insurance – we’ve got you covered.

• Our benefits vary by brand and/or location. Please have a chat with your local Talent Acquisition specialist to find out what’s in place in your location.

Equal Opportunity

The Rank Group are committed to being an inclusive employer, ensuring that we better understand and meet the needs and requirements of our candidates and customers. We aim to do this by facilitating fair and equal access to our services. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made, please reach out to let us know ahead of your interview.