Corporate Reporting Accountant

Due to company growth, a fantastic opportunity has become available for an accounting professional to work in a key role within a growing and ambitious FTSE 250 business. As a member of the External Reporting Team, you will be involved in developing our financial, strategic and ESG related reporting, and ensuring compliance with new regulations.

You will work closely with stakeholders, providing key information across reporting periods and shaping the group’s reporting, processes, and policies.

This is a newly created role and a great opportunity for someone who is driven, embraces challenges and is looking for a fast-paced environment in which to thrive.

Key responsibilities:

Financial & Strategic Reporting

• Assist in shaping the Strategic Report and collating all necessary information
• Assist in drafting key statements of the Annual Report
• Preparation of period end papers for the Audit Committee and External Auditors
• Assist in ensuring compliance with listed company regulatory requirements
• Preparation of technical papers assessing the potential impacts of new or relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements
• To maintain a broad market knowledge and commercial awareness and apply to our external reporting
• Assist in the review and development of policies and procedures in a FTSE environment

ESG

• Assist in drafting the Group’s ESG and TCFD reporting
• Assist in complying with ESG-related requirements, such as in the calculation and modelling of our GHG emissions
• Collate and report a quarterly ESG metrics dashboard
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of current and upcoming regulatory requirements
• Keep abreast of best practice reporting

Candidates who are newly qualified ACA/ACCA with the following experience and skills will be of particular interest:

• Experience in Audit
• Experience of financial reporting in a listed company
• Experience of drafting policies and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Planning, organisation, and time management skills with the ability to prioritise
• Excellent working knowledge of IFRS and FRS101
• Strong technical skills
• Logical mindset; able to solve problems with an ‘eye for detail’
• Flexible and highly motivated
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel

Desirable Competencies:

• Experience in the Financial Services Sector desirable
• Experience of ESG and TCFD reporting desirable

About us:

AJ Bell is one of the UK’s largest and best-regarded investment platforms. Over 455,000 customers currently trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. From our offices in Manchester, London and Bristol, we offer an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience.

There are opportunities for growth and professional development for members wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package.

At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary
• Generous holiday allowance increasing up to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Hybrid working policy
• Casual dress code
• Discretionary bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Free shares scheme
• Paid study support for qualifications
• Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one
• Bike loan
• Season ticket loan portal
• Discounted PMI and Dental
• On-site gym and personal trainer led classes
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Free social events and more

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.