Legal Entity Accountant

Role

Our Finance Team is looking for an experienced Legal Entity Accountant to join our Group Reporting team in Bristol. This role focuses on statutory reporting and entity-level compliance across a large, complex group structure following the acquisition of Empiric Student Property PLC.

• Producing statutory accounts for 100+ entities
• Supporting month-end reporting and reconciliations across 300+ entities
• Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP reporting standards
• Supporting JV accounting, reporting, and group recharges
• Assisting with finance system improvements and corporate structure projects
• Preparing reports for external bodies including the Office for National Statistics

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• 3+ years experience in financial reporting or accounts production
• Strong UK GAAP knowledge
• Experience with complex group structures and multiple entities
• Advanced Excel skills
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

• A discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
• A generous pension scheme – employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
• Benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
• Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Other benefits such as an annual Share Save scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more