
Group Stat Manager
- Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
- £70,000-75,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements for multiple European entities, ensuring full compliance with local GAAPs (e.g., French GAAP, German HGB).
- Manage external audit processes, ensuring timely delivery of documentation and resolution of audit queries.
- Oversee month-end close activities for selected entities, including review of journals, accruals, and prepayments.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and maintaining clean ledgers.
- Drive the clean-up and modernisation of accounting records for entities requiring legacy updates.
- Collaborate with finance and cross-functional teams to gather data, enhance processes, and support strategic decision-making.
- Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, with a focus on strengthening statutory reporting and compliance.
- Maintain adherence to internal controls, group accounting policies, and statutory deadlines.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least two years post-qualification experience.
- Strong understanding of European statutory reporting requirements and local GAAPs.
- Experience managing audits and working with external auditors.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.