Statutory Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

Job Description We are looking for a technical expert who can provide authoritative guidance on accounting standards, support key financial decision-making, and act as a trusted partner to senior leaders and external auditors. This role will also support the delivery of month-end and year-end activities, manage financial risks, and implement new accounting requirements across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and delivery of statutory accounts across multiple entities. Provide expert technical accounting guidance in line with IFRS and statutory reporting standards. Prepare and review technical accounting papers and policies to support key decisions and Board reporting. Act as a primary contact for external auditors and manage audit-related queries. Support and oversee month-end close activities, including IFRS 16, pensions, and provisions. Identify, assess, and manage financial and regulatory risk within reporting processes. Drive the implementation of new accounting standards and policy changes across the organisation. Ensure high levels of quality, accuracy, and consistency across all statutory reporting outputs. Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and statutory reporting standards. Proven experience in statutory accounts preparation and external audit engagement. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to interpret complex financial data and present it clearly. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience developing and implementing accounting policies. Solid understanding of financial risk and compliance. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. The Company ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,  #aplacetobeyou,  #facilitiesmanagement  ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work….