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Statutory Reporting Accountant

Statutory Reporting Accountant (15244427/001) Luton, England

**Statutory Reporting Accountant– initially 6 months contract – c£350 day rate Ltd – Airline Organisation – Luton**

Our client is a leading Airline Organisation based Luton who are looking for an Interim Statutory Reporting Accountant to join their team on a 6 months contract.
If you are interested in this role please send your CV urgently, there is a deadline on this role so respond early to avoid missing out. Unfortunately due to the large number of applicants individual feedback cannot always be given.

Key Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for prepare designated sections of the monthly plc board and executive management reports and provide a robust peer review on other sections. Prepare “back half” of the Interim Report and project manage production of the Interim Report. You will be accountable for acting as the first point of contact for auditor queries, resolving where appropriate. Benchmarking external reporting against best practice and comparator group, identify and deliver process improvement opportunities (e.g. information content, speed, effort, automation). Compiling monthly reports to the plc board and executive management team ensuring they are prepared to a high standard and accompanied by insightful commentary standard and that ad hoc reports produced by the Financial Reporting Team are robustly peer reviewed. Identify the root cause of problems, uses different views and perspectives of others to enhance your own thinking. Identify and executes opportunities for continuous improvement.

Ideal experience required for this Interim role:
Previously worked as a Statutory Reporting Accountant, Reporting Accountant or equivalent
Ideally worked within a Big4 consultancy or similar Accountancy practice environment
Ideally fully qualified Accountant in ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CCAB or similar
Must have awareness of and interest in the understanding and implementation of IFRS and other regulatory requirements
Experience and involvement in the annual report preparation process, including the financial statements themselves, as well as the various “front half” reports and disclosures
Exceptional presentation skills (written and oral); able to communicate at all levels up to PLC Board
Good understanding of the external audit process, including provision of appropriate evidence, project management and the escalation/resolution of issues
Able to use Excel to a proficient standard; but ability to write macros not required.
Awareness of ERP systems (especially Agresso) and EPM systems (especially TM1) would be an advantage
Must have strong attention to detail
Ability to effectively scan for relevant information and opinions when preparing reports
Keep up to date with relevant changes in the aviation sector environment
Able to self-motivate and work without the support of a team where appropriate
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels both within and outside the business
Able to take a flexible approach in a dynamic environment to meet tight deadlines.
Resilient and solution-oriented
Excellent IT systems knowledge and experience – ideally advanced in using Excel spreadsheets

Please submit your CV now to be considered for this Interim position. Liz Renshaw is the consultant managing this assignment and can be contacted on 0161 871 8269 if you have you any queries.
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