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Interim Statutory Accountant

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 27 days ago

  • Sector: finance
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Edward Cardona
  • Contact Email: edward.cardona@handle.co.uk
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 19 September 2024
  • Job Ref: BBBH110682

Handle are currently working with a global gaming brand, who are looking for an Interim Statutory Accountant to take them through their year end audit and statutory reporting requirements.

Kery requirements include -

  • Preparing UK statutory accounts for all companies within the Group

  • Overseeing the audit process for various business entities, ensuring auditors adhere to the set timeframe and budget, while minimizing business disruption.

  • Collaborating with the finance team to provide necessary documentation and timely responses to auditor inquiries.

  • Contributing to the statutory long-range forecast for group impairment testing.

  • Leading regular meetings with auditors to ensure smooth audit progression and promptly addressing any issues that arise.

  • Calculating adjustments to convert accounts from local standards to IFRS.

  • Reconciling management reporting profit figures with final statutory profit numbers for presentation to the executive team.

  • Preparing tax calculations for all entities and addressing inquiries from the internal tax team.

Candidate requirements -

  • Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or international equivalent)

  • Have strong experience in IFRS multi-currency consolidation

  • Experience in project management especially in terms of timelines and management of external auditors

  • Possess excellent time management and organisational skills

  • Have worked in a similar complex company structure

  • Media and/or entertainment industry experience is highly advantageous

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.