Job Description
Interim Group Reporting Accountant (initial 6-month contract)
Scottish Borders / Hybrid-Remote
Wilkinson Associates is delighted to be supporting a global organisation to appoint an Interim Group Reporting Accountant on an initial 6-month contract, based in the Scottish Borders. There is flexibility around working arrangements, with remote working considered where candidates have reasonable access to one of the offices when required.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a high-performing group finance function in a broad, visible role with genuine international exposure. Sitting at the heart of the reporting team, the successful individual will support the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful reporting across a complex multi-entity environment, while also contributing to process improvement, controls and wider corporate finance activity.
A competitive day rate is available on request.
Company Profile
Our client is a global business operating across multiple international markets, with a sophisticated finance function and a strong emphasis on accuracy, control and continuous improvement.
The environment is complex enough to be interesting, but well-structured enough to allow someone to add real value quickly. Finance plays an important role in supporting the wider business through robust reporting, sound governance and increasingly insightful analysis, making this a strong platform for someone who enjoys working in a high-quality group finance setting.
The Opportunity
This role sits within the group finance function and supports the preparation, consolidation and analysis of financial results across an international group structure.
You will work closely with stakeholders across multiple entities, helping to coordinate reporting submissions, support the integrity of the group consolidation process and contribute to the delivery of internal and external reporting in line with IFRS and corporate requirements. Alongside this, you will gain exposure to audit, statutory reporting, treasury, insurance and process improvement activity.
This is not a narrow reporting role. It is better suited to someone who enjoys operating across the detail of financial reporting while also contributing to the improvement of systems, controls and the wider reporting process.
The role is likely to include:
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\tSupporting the preparation and review of the group consolidation process
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\tCoordinating monthly, quarterly and annual reporting submissions from international entities
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\tAnalysing consolidated financial results and highlighting key trends, risks and issues
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\tSupporting the external audit process, including planning and audit query resolution
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\tAssisting with statutory accounts preparation, working papers and note disclosures
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\tSupporting treasury-related activity, including cash forecasting and liquidity planning
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\tAssisting with group insurance and wider corporate finance processes
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\tHelping maintain a robust financial control environment and strong reporting governance
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\tDriving process improvement, automation and system enhancement across the reporting function
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\tContributing to finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement activity
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The Person
We are keen to speak with qualified accountants who bring a strong grounding in financial reporting and a proactive approach to working within a busy group finance environment.
This role is likely to suit someone with around 1-2 years' post-qualified experience who is looking to build on an existing foundation in group reporting, consolidation, audit or financial control within a larger and more internationally connected business. A background in practice with subsequent industry experience could work well, as could someone already operating within a group reporting team.
The successful individual will be technically sound, organised and comfortable handling multiple deadlines, but also curious enough to contribute beyond the basics and help improve how the function operates.
Candidate Profile
We are particularly interested in candidates with:
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\tA recognised accountancy qualification
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\tAround 1-2 years' post-qualified experience
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\tA good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
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\tExperience working within a group finance, reporting, audit or financial control environment
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\tStrong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems
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\tExposure to consolidation, statutory reporting or audit support
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\tThe ability to work accurately under pressure and manage competing deadlines
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\tStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across teams
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\tA proactive mindset and an interest in process improvement
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Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous, as would basic VAT knowledge, but neither is essential.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a well-regarded global business in a role that offers more breadth than a standard group reporting post.
For the right person, it provides:
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\tAn initial 6-month contract with the opportunity to make an impact quickly
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\tA competitive day rate, available on request
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\tExposure to a complex international reporting environment
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\tA visible role within a high-performing group finance team
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\tInvolvement in audit, statutory reporting, treasury and wider corporate finance activity
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\tThe chance to contribute to process improvement and finance transformation work
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\tFlexibility around working arrangements, with access to either the Galashiels or Marlow office base
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This role should appeal to someone who wants to strengthen their experience in group finance, contribute in a meaningful way from day one, and join a business where reporting quality, control and continuous improvement are genuinely valued.
For a private and confidential discussion, please contact Jack Ramage at Wilkinson Associates.