Financial Reporting Accountant

at  ABRDN PLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

At abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors.
Clients worldwide trust us to find future-fit investment opportunities to deliver the outcomes they want. Our technology and insight help empower them to make better decisions, while the powerful partnerships we build help to enhance the expertise that we offer. And by enabling clients to invest responsibly, it helps us to build a better world.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Ideally Qualified Accountant or qualified by experience
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, practices and processes
• Strong PC skills, particularly Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
  We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Therefore, if you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire and one of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR AN ADJUSTMENT DUE TO A DISABILITY PLEASE LET US KNOW AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION AND WE WILL ASSIST.

Job ID R0071972

We have an excellent opportunity for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join our Group Corporate Reporting Team, you will get the opportunity to join a team which is central to the external communication and reporting of the Group’s results.
As the Financial Reporting Accountant you will get the opportunity to work with the Financial Reporting manager within a role that offers exposure across the business/wider finance function, including Investor relations, Communications, Tax and Business performance. The role requires strong communication and influencing skills in dealings with senior management and their teams.
You’ll work within an area committed to producing high quality work to tight deadlines with a focus on continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Support elements of the monthly/quarterly reporting process including segmental reporting, Associates/joint venture reportings and certain other IFRS related disclosures.
• Data and commentary submissions are reviewed, analysed and challenged to ensure information provided is. accurate and appropriate.
• Develop finance systems knowledge to ensure optimal use of technology to drive insight and analysis.
• Deliver continuous process/quality improvements - looking to add value by challenging existing practices and designing, developing and implementing changes to ensure reporting is in line with industry best practice and adds value.
• Preparation and review of the Strategic report section of the Group’s ARA and HYR announcement. Support enhancements to corporate reporting and review of best practice reporting.