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UK Statutory & Compliance Accountant
Avis Budget Group
United KingdomOn Site
Original Job Summary
About the Role
We are seeking a qualified Financial Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) to join our UK Finance team in Bracknell. This role supports the UK Finance Manager ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements with a strong focus on statutory compliance, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements including SOx, US GAAP, UK GAAP, and HMRC.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit statutory financial statements as per FRS 102.
- Reconcile US GAAP to UK GAAP for statutory reporting.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and manage related payments.
- Ensure compliance with HMRC’s Making Tax Digital requirements and support automation tools like Alteryx.
- Prepare and submit ONS returns and support SOx compliance activities.
- Liaise with external auditors and collaborate with the International Tax team.
- Assist with monthly close processes and EBITDA reporting.
- Monitor changes in UK GAAP and support ad hoc finance projects.
Key Accountabilities
- Financial statement preparation
- Audit support (external and internal)
- VAT and ONS submissions
- SOx compliance execution
- Tax query management and monthly reporting
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
- Strong practice background in financial statement preparation
- Experience with CaseWare is a plus
- Confident in preparing VAT returns and submissions
- Strong Excel skills and general ledger systems familiarity
- Proactive with a focus on process improvement
What We Offer
- Generous leave (25 days plus bank holidays)
- Employee Assistance Programme for mental health
- Employee and Friends & Family Discounts on car rentals
- Company pension plan
- Onsite amenities in Bracknell HQ including free parking and a gym
Key skills/competency
- Statutory Reporting
- Compliance
- Financial Accounting
- VAT Returns
- Audit Coordination
- Excel
- CaseWare
- Alteryx
- SOx
- Process Improvement
How to Get Hired at Avis Budget Group
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight ACA/ACCA and compliance experience.
- Research Avis Budget Group: Review their financial compliance culture and processes.
- Network strategically: Connect with UK Finance team on LinkedIn.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready for SOx and GAAP queries.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review FRS 102 standards.
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Practice US GAAP to UK GAAP reconciliation.
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Familiarize with CaseWare software.
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Brush up on Excel techniques.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a compliance challenge solved.
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Explain teamwork in audit coordination.
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Discuss handling deadline pressures.
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Share process improvement examples.