Statutory Audit Coordinator

Role type - 6 Month FTC, hybrid, 2 days in the office.

Location – Warrington (WA3 6UT)

As the Statutory Audit Coordinator, you will oversee all the statutory accounting/audit and tax reporting for the 11 non-UK accounts and assist the Finance Manager as needed for the 4 UK entity audits. You will be responsible for ensuring that all statutory accounts are filed in accordance with in-country requirements but by no later than 30 September 2025.

Getting involved with hand-on coordinating and supporting FY25 statutory audits and tax reporting, ensuring compliance with regulations, assisting in the preparation of audit reports and the reconciliation of the statutory accounts to the SAP trial balance provided for Group reporting.

Take ownership of documenting all statutory adjustments in the statutory trial balance files, ensuring proper support is obtained for each adjustment from the Finance team, to provide proper documentation trail for internal reviewers as well as statutory accountants/auditors and maintaining version control of such documents.

You will be responsible for the reporting deadline calendar, ensuring that all internal key stakeholders are aware of upcoming deadlines and follow up to ensure timelines are met and manage external accountants/auditors to ensure they provide timely responses.

You will function as the liaison with Group Technical Accounting for technical reviews of the accounts before issuance as well as with Group Corporate Secretary team to have all filing documents (including, but not limited to, management representation letters, AGMs and other documents) signed in a timely manner to meet reporting deadlines.

What you will be doing:

Audit Planning and Execution: Assist in planning and executing statutory audits, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards. Work with internal accounting and external in-country accounting/audit teams to gather and analyze financial data and documentation. Prepare and maintain audit documentation and files. Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with statutory audit requirements and regulations. Assist in the preparation of audit reports, including identifying and documenting findings and recommendations. Review and reconcile financial records and statements. Coordination and Communication: Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, management, and clients. Facilitate communication and information flow during the audit process. Assist in facilitating auditor queries and requests. Other Duties: Contribute to the development and implementation of audit procedures and processes. May assist with other accounting and auditing tasks as needed.

What do I need to be successful?

If you have the following skills and experience, we want to hear from you:

4-5 years Audit experience Qualified Accountant (ACA preferred), with experience in both audit and company accounting. Thorough understanding of statutory audit process requirements. Detail-orientated, project management approach. Understanding of SAP 4 Hana. Adaptability and excitement to drive change and process improvement around audit. A good communicator who can move requests forward. Strong Excel skills.

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