Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Group Reporting & Compliance Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for month-end close and consolidation processes, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles and financial controls. Job Requirements Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent). 3 years of experience in a financial accounting or similar role. In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP) and relevant tax laws. Strong understanding of controls, reconciliations, and audit evidence requirements. Experience with external audit engagement and statutory accounts preparation. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, D365, etc.). Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with complex formulas and large datasets. Job Responsibilities Reporting Prepare reconciliations for selected balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies. Prepare statutory financial statements for selected entities, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local GAAP where applicable. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Maintain consolidation journals (FX, eliminations, equity movements) and chart of accounts/master data governance. Contributing to the completion of a month-end timetable. Support budgeting and forecasting with group accounting guidance and consolidation of plans. Support with Intercompany reconciliations within the group. Supporting the transactional team with implementation of controls and processes to support compliant processes that drive reporting efficiencies. Managing the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Ledgers for Magpie entities. Prepare and review journals and support the management accounts team on technical accounting matters. Compliance Prepare and submit tax returns (VAT, corporate tax, etc.) in compliance with local tax regulations. Serve as the point of contact for external accountants. Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations. Act as a primary liaison for external auditors; coordinate audit queries with the wider business and resolve queries efficiently. Support management accounts teams across the globe with audit queries and other tax compliance needs. Support the completion of the Corporation Tax Submission. Supporting the transactional team with implementation of controls and processes to support compliant processes that drive audit efficiencies. Assist the Senior Group Reporting & Compliance Accountant with documenting consolidated accounting processes for all entities across the group. Supporting the organisation to achieve compliance and consistency in processes in areas outside of finance such as stock, revenue and cost of sales recording processes. Support on adhoc needs across the group for compliance, technical accounting, tax treatments and on how to correctly post/maintain entries in D365 system.