UK Statutory reporting Manager

PE Global International; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

On-site 3 days a week

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a UK Statutory Reporting Accountant for a leading global energy technology company based in Aberdeen. This is a full time role for 12 months with hybrid working, with three days onsite.

You will prepare and review statutory accounts for UK entities in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102), work closely with external auditors and deliver high-quality financial reporting. The role requires proven audit experience, strong technical accounting skills and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ICAS/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent.
• Experience of audit and statutory reporting.
• Strong UK GAAP knowledge (FRS 102) and awareness of US GAAP.
• Proven ability to improve financial reporting processes with technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit consolidation for the main UK entity and other UK entities.
• Prepare and approve audit packs and statutory accounts under FRS 102.
• Identify statutory adjustments on conversion from US to UK GAAP.
• Coordinate with ledger controllers and external auditors on technical accounting issues.
• Ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues in statutory reporting.
• Draft management papers for audits and ad-hoc accounting projects.
• Stay updated on statutory accounting developments and reporting standards.

Skills

UK GAAP

Statutory reporting

Audit experience

Technical accounting

Regulatory guidance

Education

ICAS/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a UK Statutory reporting Accountant for a leading global energy technology company based in Aberdeen. This is a full time position for 12 months with a company based in Aberdeen. This role allows for hybrid working, with 3 days onsite.

About the role

As the UK Statutory Reporting Accountant you will be part of a busy Finance Team, working closely with external auditors and playing a key role in the delivery of an effective and efficient external audit. You will be responsible for the preparation and review of the statutory accounts and delivery of all aspects of financial accounting for a number of large UK entities, with presence in numerous countries. You must have excellent understanding and knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102).

Duties of the role/Responsibilities

• Oversee the audit function for the consolidation of the main company together with a number of other UK companies, which includes:
• Preparation and approval of audit packs prior to audit
• Preparation of statutory accounts and necessary disclosures in line with requirements of FRS 102
• Identification and calculation of statutory adjustments on conversion from US to UK GAAP
• Communicating with ledger controllers on audit requirements and provision of guidance on technical accounting issues
• Ensure that the key issues are identified in a timely manner and adequate time is allowed for the escalation and resolution of issues
• Communicating with external auditors
• Assist in drafting key management papers for the audit and ad-hoc technical accounting projects, such as analysis of complex or judgemental transactions and adoption of new standards
• Maintain an awareness of developments in the field of Statutory Accounting & Reporting to ensure compliance and quality
• Complete business survey questionnaires issued by Office of National Statistics
• Constantly review systems and procedures for statutory reporting ensuring the highest standards of work are maintained
• Potential to work on other European Statutory audits were appropriate
• Assist with Ad-hoc Transfer Pricing Activities and other analysis
• Prepare any ad-hoc reporting as required by the Europe Finance Management

Education/Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ICAS/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent
• Experience of audit
• Experience within a statutory reporting role
• Technical ability to prepare, review and ensure accuracy and completeness of all work delivered by the Department and Company
• Experience of interpreting and applying accounting and regulatory guidance
• Strong track record in improving financial reporting processes, including effective use of technology.
• Profound knowledge of UK and US GAAP.

Please note our client cannot assist with visa sponsorship and candidates must already have the correct visa to live and work in the UK.