Statutory Reporting Accountant - UK&I

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Keynsham; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Cycle to Work scheme

Dog Friendly office

Free Parking at Head Office

Job summary

IVC Evidensia is seeking a Statutory Reporting Accountant for UK & I. The role focuses on coordinating the statutory reporting process, ETB preparation, and timely year-end financial statements for UK entities. You will drive balance sheet integrity and collaborate with global teams, auditors, and tax professionals to ensure compliant reporting.

You will work with UK GAAP/IFRS, leverage Workiva for reporting governance, and support continuous improvements across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements for multiple UK entities.
• Experience working with international teams.
• Excellent command of English; strong technical accounting skills and IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of statutory financial statements for UK entities in line with UK GAAP/FRS 101 and Companies Act requirements.
• Own the preparation and review of Extended Trial Balances (ETBs) and associated audit adjustments.
• Develop and govern Workiva usage to improve efficiency, controls, and standardisation in statutory reporting.
• Provide timely information to external auditors to support audit reviews of ETBs and statutory financial statements.
• Coordinate with tax providers and Group Tax to reflect tax balances in ETBs and statements.
• Collaborate with Co-sec to ensure timely approval, signature and filing with Companies House.
• Coordinate with Genpact, Legal, Tax and Group Finance to ensure completeness of statutory disclosures.
• Identify and drive improvements to balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Implement process improvements to enhance reporting quality, efficiency and scalability.
• Assist on newly acquired entities to align year-end with group requirements.

Skills

English proficiency

IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge

MS Office

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Workiva

Oracle

Job description

Statutory Reporting Accountant - UK&I

At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 41,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.

As Statutory Reporting Accountant, you will be responsible for coordinating the statutory reporting process and supporting the successful delivery of year-end financial reporting for all UK trading entities. This includes the preparation and review of extended trial balances (ETBs), the preparation of financial statements and audit requirements to ensure statutory financial statements are prepared and submitted on time.

In addition, you will play a key role in strengthening balance sheet integrity by identifying and resolving historic issues, driving improvements in reconciliations and supporting documentation. The role requires close collaboration with Financial Controllers, Group Finance, Global Business Services, Tax, Legal, Company Secretary, external auditors, and outsourced finance providers.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of statutory financial statements for all UK entities, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, FRS 101 and Companies Act requirements.
• Own the preparation and review of Extended Trial Balances (ETBs), ensuring all statutory and audit adjustments are accurately reflected.
• Lead the development, governance and continuous improvement of Workiva, driving greater efficiency, control and standardisation across statutory reporting.
• Provide timely, accurate and comprehensive information to external auditors to facilitate efficient audit reviews of ETBs and statutory financial statements.
• Liaise with third-party tax providers and Group Tax teams to ensure tax balances are accurately reflected in Extended Trial Balances and statutory financial statements.
• Liaising with co-sec to ensure timely approval, signature and filing of statutory financial statements with Companies House.
• Coordinate with Genpact, Legal, Tax and Group Finance teams to ensure all statutory disclosure requirements are complete and accurate.
• Drive improvements in balance sheet integrity, identifying and resolving historic issues, reconciling differences and ensuring robust supporting documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance reporting quality, efficiency and scalability across the finance function.
• Supporting on newly acquired entities to ensure year-end alignment to the group with assistance of Co-sec.
• Ad hoc project work as directed by the Financial Controller

Experience/Qualifications:

Essential:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Ideally trained within a Top 10 or mid-tier audit practice, with experience of external audit and statutory reporting.
• Experience preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements for multiple entities.
• Experience in working with international teams / businesses
• Excellent command of English
• Excellent technical accounting skills and thorough understanding of IFRS / FRS 101 / UK GAAP
• Comfortable in working in an international environment with senior stakeholders
• Top level MS Office skills

Desirable:

• Prior experience in Workiva
• Experience of Oracle

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

What We Offer:

• Work-life balance
• 26 days annual leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Discounted staff pet care
• Dog Friendly office
• Free Parking available at Head Office

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.