Statutory Accounts Consultant

Posted 10 March 2023
Salary £350 - £500 per day, Benefits: Outside IR35
LocationManchester
Discipline Qualified Finance
ReferenceLS/37274/AM
Contact NameLinzie Strickland

Job description

Statutory Accounts Consultant | Central Manchester / hybrid | PE backed | Outside IR35

We have an excellent opportunity for a technical accountant to manage the year end Statutory Accounts process for a high growth, highly acquisitive, PE backed services business based in Manchester. The role will initially be for circa 2 months

Role:

Overseeing the annual production of year end statutory accounts for a number of subsidiaries. Consolidating group accounts. Dealing with the audit internally and externally.
  • Production of accurate group consolidated monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow statement) in line with deadlines.
  • Responsible for maintaining detailed balance sheet reconciliations for all companies.
  • Preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with FRS102 and one of the main points of contact for external auditors.
  • Work with our external corporation tax advisors and provide information for the preparation of tax computations and tax returns.
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Improve current group reporting, ensuring there is a defined process when new acquisitions are brought into the group and all relevant data is held centrally.
  • Preparation of financial reports on a timely basis, providing accurate commentary and investigation into variances when required.
 Person specification:
  • Technical / statutory / audit background
  • Ideally ACA/ACCA Qualified
  • Excellent excel skills
  • Able to interview / start at short notice