Statutory Reporting Assistant Accountant

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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a UK provider of integrated facilities management. With a client base extending across 520 UK operational sites, we employ over 1800 talented people to deliver service solutions. Our culture is fast paced, challenging and friendly.

Role Overview

In this role as Statutory Reporting Assistant Accountant, you will work directly with the Reporting & Compliance Lead, covering a vast range of activities across the Northern European region. This includes business-as-usual reporting as well as involvement in year-end audits & statutory reporting. We need someone who can hit the ground running with demonstrable working knowledge in at least one of: statutory accounts preparation, VAT compliance, CIS, or RCT.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review VAT returns across UK and Irish entities, including reconciliation, journal posting, and submission; support adviser-led queries from HMRC or equivalent authorities.
• Manage CIS (UK) and RCT (Ireland) compliance obligations, including verification, monthly returns, and subcontractor reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of annual statutory financial statements across UK, Ireland, and Nordic entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP, FRS 102, and IFRS requirements as applicable.
• Prepare statutory and regulatory filings required by local government authorities across the region, including statistical returns.
• Support the external audit process by preparing audit deliverables, responding to information requests, and helping to keep the audit timetable on track.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and associated journals across assigned legal entities, maintaining accuracy and timeliness in line with the monthly close calendar.
• Maintain and update internal controls documentation across UK and Irish entities, supporting the broader controls framework within the Governance & Control pillar.
• Identify and contribute to process improvements across statutory and compliance workflows as the finance function continues to develop and transform.

Ideal Candidate

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or a candidate who can demonstrate relevant technical experience in a similar role.
• Hands-on working experience in at least one of: statutory accounts preparation (UK GAAP / FRS 102 / IFRS), VAT compliance, CIS, or RCT – essential.
• Experience working in a multi-entity or group finance environment.
• Ability to work accurately and independently to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to reconciliation and controls.
• Good working knowledge of Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar) would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and confidence to liaise with external auditors, advisers, and internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Employee Discounts via Perkbox
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to a virtual GP and Health & Wellbeing App
• Training & Development plus plenty more

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