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High Automation Risk

This role has an above-average probability of significant AI or automation disruption. Consider upskilling and monitoring AI tooling in this sector.

Financial Reporting Accountant

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedFinance
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 16 April 2026

Job Description

Our client seeks a Financial Reporting Accountant to join their team. You will be involved in the external financial reporting process, including the preparation of IFRS financial statements, the Annual Report, investor presentations and relevant filings. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified and have experience working in one of the Big 4. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of IFRS and AIM compliant Statutory Accounts for the Group. Assist with the year-end audit and mid-year interims process, being a key contact with the auditors. Assist with the Annual report and investor presentation preparation. Research and assist in the resolution and documentation of IFRS technical accounting issues; create new and update existing internal accounting policies to ensure it aligns to IFRS and to enhance internal control. Interact with Finance teams across the Group to ensure complete and accurate disclosures. Production of various reports to external customers e.g. shareholders and analysts. Bank covenant reporting to ensure accurate and on time reporting. Prepare and maintain process documentation and drive improvements to financial processes and the internal control framework. Support tax planning matters such as updating transfer pricing, management recharges framework, as guided by external advisors. Perform special projects and other duties, as assigned. Key Skills & Experience: Be ACA/ACCA qualified. Have experience working in one of the Big 4. Experience with listed companies. Strong IFRS technical accounting knowledge. Consolidation experience of financial statements across international locations. Intermediate or advanced Excel skills. Self-starter, highly motivated. Strong Interpersonal skills - ability to influence across a diverse group and geography. Attention to detail. Experience with manufacturing, engineering, international companies (desirable). If you have the required skills please apply online at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 16358

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi48%
AI exposure (AIOE)i72%

Many core tasks, such as report preparation, technical research, and compliance documentation, are increasingly supported by advanced AI and automation tools, raising AI exposure. However, significant elements require professional judgment, cross-team communication, and nuanced stakeholder management, which resist full automation. Routine data gathering and report population are at high risk, but the role’s complexity and regulatory context keep overall automation risk moderate.

Task analysis

  • Prepare IFRS and AIM compliant statutory accounts for the Group.
  • Assist with year-end audit and mid-year interims, acting as key contact with auditors.
  • Prepare annual report and investor presentations.
  • Research and document IFRS technical accounting issues and update internal policies.
  • Interact with finance teams across the Group to ensure accurate disclosures.
  • Produce reports for external customers such as shareholders and analysts.
  • Bank covenant reporting to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
  • Prepare and maintain process documentation; drive improvements to financial processes and internal controls.
  • Support tax planning matters such as updating transfer pricing frameworks as guided by advisors.
  • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2411Accountants
O*NET: 13-2011.02
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £90k
UK sector median
£58,597
UK sector mean
£86,468
£0£23k£45k£68k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage Excel AI features for faster data analysis
  • Use Copilot for drafting technical accounting reports
  • Automate routine reconciliations with Power Automate

📈 Disruption outlook

12%1 yr
35%5 yrs
60%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentDeloitte CortexAI

Automates IFRS report drafting and technical research tasks

💻 TechnologyPower Automate

Streamlines routine reconciliations and report population

🌍 OutsourcingBig 4 Shared Service Centres

Handle routine statutory account preparation offshore

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

AI augments reporting, but judgement and stakeholder management remain critical

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Copilot for Excel

Automate financial data analysis and error checking

Power Automate

Automate report generation and process documentation

Copilot for Word

Draft technical accounting memos and disclosures

Key Skills

Financial ReportingExpertIFRS / UK GAAPExpertAuditAdvancedReport WritingAdvancedData AnalysisIntermediateCritical ThinkingAdvancedStakeholder ManagementIntermediateMicrosoft ExcelAdvancedEconomics and AccountingExpertPolicy DevelopmentIntermediateProject ManagementIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Accounting PrinciplesFinancial Analysis and ReportingIFRS / UK GAAPAudit and Internal ControlsFinancial Regulations and ComplianceBusiness AdministrationData Analysis and ReportingRegulatory Compliance

Alternative Career Paths

Group Financial Controller88% match

Oversees all accounting operations and financial reporting for a group of companies.

Audit Manager82% match

Leads audit engagements and manages audit teams, often in a Big 4 or mid-tier firm.

Finance Business Partner75% match

Works closely with business units to provide financial insight and strategic support.

Regulatory Reporting Manager85% match

Manages compliance with external financial reporting requirements and regulatory filings.

Tax Manager70% match

Oversees corporate tax compliance, planning, and reporting for an organization.

Also Consider

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

35%

of conversations

Job Zone

4/5

Considerable prep

O*NET Median Salary

£56k

US ref. $71k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Business and Financial Operations · Wage group: Accountants and Auditors

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