Assistant Statutory Reporting and Compliance Accountant
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: United Kingdom
Compensation: £30,000 - £35,000 / year
Description
At NCH Europe, we believe success comes from people connecting with people, and now as part of the Solenis group, our commitment to strong collaboration will continue to grow.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a dedicated Assistant Statutory Reporting and Compliance Accountant to join the busy financial compliance team on a hybrid basis at our NCH Head office in Bilston
In this role, you will play a key part in delivering timely and accurate PBC lists for multiple European countries, working closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure seamless annual audit execution. You will support pre‑audit activities such as preparing audit samples and confirmation letters, helping to maintain a high standard of statutory reporting and compliance across the NCH business brands.
Key Responsibilities
Statutory Reporting & Compliance
- Deliver accurate PBC lists and support smooth audits across multiple entities.
- Ensure timely filing of statutory accounts, declarations, and national statistical returns.
- Maintain strong compliance by eliminating late‑filing penalties and avoiding audit fee overruns.
- Keep documentation of US GAAP to Local GAAP differences up to date.
- Review financial statements to ensure they meet relevant GAAP and statutory requirements.
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
- Review PBC information prepared by other teams before submitting to auditors.
- Support the resolution of audit queries and help drive on‑time statutory submissions.
- Prepare and approve journals, maintain standards of balance (SOB) up to GAAP level, and extract data efficiently from the ERP system.
Technical Skills & Continuous Development
- Build and maintain strong technical accounting knowledge, including key concepts such as prudence, accruals, prepayments, and going concern.
- Use relevant Excel formulas confidently and develop efficiency in ERP systems.
External Resource and Process Management- Monitor dashboards and ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual declarations.
Teamwork & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work collaboratively across teams to resolve issues and support process standardisation.
- Seek and act on stakeholder feedback to improve service delivery.
- Achieve KPIs within required deadlines.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently
- Self-motivated, proactive with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Good team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Discreet and trust-worthy, working with confidential data
- Committed to continuous professional development and learning
- Strong systems skills in Excel, accounting software knowledge also preferred
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Education / Qualifications
- AAT qualified desirable but not essential.
- A-Level / B-TEC qualification suitable to role
- GCSE grade 7 (or above) in Maths and English
Benefits
- Comprehensive training and learning opportunities
- Company Pension
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- 4 x salary life insurance
- Company Sick Pay
- Discounts on numerous leisure, financial and retail products
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
