Statutory Reporting Accountant in Manchester

This job is with Booking.com, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Role Overview: The Statutory Reporting Accountant will be responsible for the preparation and on-time delivery of the relevant financial statements within the Transport business unit of Booking.com. The individual will be the key point of contact for the audit team and be accountable for driving forward the audit and ensuring requests are delivered in a timely manner. These responsibilities will also include preparing any appropriate technical accounting papers, the draft version of the financial statements including notes, managing the review process with the auditors and ultimately obtaining the director level sign off. The individual will be expected to have a working understanding of the full balance sheet and P&L and will be involved in other areas of the month end close as necessary. This individual will also play a key role in the monthly US GAAP reporting including P&L and Balance sheet commentaries and investigating and summarising key movements.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Accountable for the first draft of the financial statements including all relevant reports and notes;
• Preparation of technical accounting papers to address items such as provisions/judgements, implementation of new accounting standards, dividends etc;
• Responsible for managing the audit review process including maintaining a good working relationship with auditors and tracking and driving the closure of review points;
• Work to the overall audit plan, completing deliverables to deadline, flagging any risk areas immediately and ultimately getting the director level sign off of the financial statements;
• Have a working understanding across the whole balance sheet and P&L in order to ensure appropriate accounting standards are applied;
• Prepare monthly commentary for group reporting purposes;
• Involved in other areas of the month end finance process as necessary e.g. balance sheet review and control review.

Role Qualifications and Requirements:

• ACA qualified (preferred), would consider ACCA for the right candidate;
• 1 year post qualification experience preferable;
• Experience of preparing and delivering financial statements under UK GAAP;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong work ethic; self-directed and resourceful;
• Solution oriented and result driven;
• Accountable and proactive, flexible and capable of working independently as well as working in a team;
• Good communication and analytical skills;
• Ability to multi-task and flexible attitude.

Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance: Booking.com's Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave;
• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country);
• Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit.

Inclusion at Booking.com: Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Application Process: Let's go places together: How we Hire. This role does not come with relocation assistance. Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.