The Organisation
We are working with a large,plex UK‑wide organisation. The name of the organisation will be shared at shortlist stage.The Role
This is a hands‑on senior financial accounting role, responsible for statutory reporting, technical accounting, and audit delivery across the group. You will act as a key technical lead within finance, supporting high‑quality external reporting and ensuringpliance with relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements.The role sits within a strong central finance function and works closely with senior stakeholders, external auditors, and specialist teams across the business.Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the preparation of group and entity statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102)
2. Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, managing the audit process from planning through to sign-off.
3. Own and maintain accounting policies, ensuring they are clearly documented, up to date, and consistently applied.
4. Provide technical accounting advice onplex transactions and balance‑sheet items
5. Support analysis and understanding of a large andplex balance sheet, including funds, reserves, and property‑related accounting
6. Review and improve financial reporting models, processes, and controls to drive efficiency and quality
7. Prepare clear papers and insights for senior management and audit‑level audiences
Skills & Experience Required
8. Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA)
9. Strong experience preparing statutory accounts subject to external audit
10. Good working knowledge of FRS 102.
11. Proven ability to manage audits inplex, multi‑entity environments
12. Confident in producing technical accounting papers and explaining issues to non‑finance stakeholders
13. Strong Excel and analytical skills; experience working with large datasets is beneficial.