UK- Statutory Accountant

Position Summary:

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

Functional Knowledge:

• 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

General Background, Experience & Professional Qualifications:

• 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

Key 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.

Skills:

• Hard working and conscientious approach
• Ability to build firm working relationships with staff and Management
• Approachable and co-operative