Job Description
We are recruiting a Statutory Reporting Accountant for a key role within a growing and ambitious FTSE 250 business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accounting professional to develop their experience in a listed environment.
The role will assist with the preparation of the annual and interim consolidated group accounts under IFRS, as well as the Group’s annual subsidiary accounts under UK GAAP (FRS 101).
What does the job involve?
Statutory accounts
- Assist with the preparation of the annual and interim Group consolidated accounts under IFRS
- Prepare the annual subsidiary financial statements under FRS 101
- Act as key contact for the external auditors during with the interim review and annual audit process
- Assist with the preparation of year-end papers for the auditors
- Monitoring changes in accounting standards and advising on those changes and the potential impact on the Group
- Preparation of month end technical accounting adjustments and supporting schedules
- Maintain relationships with wider finance colleagues and act as a key contact for technical queries from across the business.
- Assist with ad hoc project work as required by the business.
Candidates who are qualified ACA/ACCA with the following experience and skills will be of particular interest:
- Financial reporting in a listed company and/or external audit
- Planning, organisation, and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
- Good working knowledge of IFRS and FRS101
- Good knowledge of measures used to assess company performance and ability to interpret financial statements
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Fast learner who is adaptable and can work independently
- Logical mindset; able to solve problems with an ‘eye for detail’
- Flexible and highly motivated
- Excellent verbal and written communication
About AJ Bell
AJ Bell is one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.
Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we’re helping more people take control of their financial futures.
We’re proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.
What we offer
- 25 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays
- 6% Pension with matched contributions
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE)
- Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare
- Free onsite gym
- Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)
- Travel and bike loan schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme
Life at AJ Bell
- Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties
- Learning and development opportunities tailored to you
- Casual dress code
- Friendly, supportive team environment
Our ways of working
We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office.
For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships.
Inclusion & diversity
We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
Vacancy posted 27 days ago
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