QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with experience in statutory reporting and tax compliance
• Strong knowledge of UK tax (corporate tax, VAT, PAYE) and IFRS
• Proven track record in preparing statutory accounts and managing audits
• Experience in complex, multi-entity, and fast-paced environments
• Skilled in financial systems (e.g., ERP systems, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel
• Solid grasp of financial controls, risk management, and regulatory change
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and self-driven with a hands-on approach
• Strong communicator, confident working cross-functionally
• Adaptable and thrives in evolving teams
• Experience with tax strategy development or legal entity structuring beneficial.
• Exposure to international tax or multi-jurisdictional reporting desirable.
• Background in both practice (e.g., Big 4) and industry is a plus.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Due to exceptional and continuous growth, we are currently seeking a Statutory, Tax and Controls Accountant to join our Finance team in Crawley or Newport.
Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll be responsible for preparation of statutory accounts, ensuring tax compliance, and maintaining strong financial control environments. This includes audit readiness, regulatory reporting and strategic financial planning, while collaborating across departments to ensure alignment with evolving financial and tax obligations.
This is a great opportunity for someone with an audit or tax background who’s ready to expand their expertise beyond technical specialism. You’ll gain broader exposure across finance, including statutory reporting, financial controls, and contributing to month-end close and management reporting. Working closely with both the Finance and Strategy teams, you’ll also contribute to key business projects, playing an important role in shaping financial governance and supporting strategic decisions.
This role may require occasional travel, necessitating a valid passport and driving licence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and file statutory accounts in line with accounting standards.
• Manage year-end audits and ensure timely regulatory filings.
• Lead corporate tax, VAT, and PAYE compliance, including PSAs.
• Develop tax strategy and manage legal entity structuring.
• Strengthen financial controls and mitigate compliance risks.
• Ensure banking covenant and funding transaction compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support financial and tax obligations.
• Support month and year-end close processes.