Job Title: Group Accountant
Location: Bristol (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on-site, initially 3 days)
Contract Length: 8 months
Day Rate: £400-£500 per day (dependent on experience)
Please note this role sits inside IR35.
Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Group Accountant to support a key finance transformation project, including the migration from a spreadsheet-based consolidation model to a systems-based solution. The role also involves standardising accounting policies and aligning control frameworks across the Group.
Key Deliverables:
Group Consolidation System Migration
* Support the transition from manual consolidation processes to a systems-based approach
* Apply a solid understanding of consolidated accounts
* Demonstrate strong systems literacy and attention to detail
* Take a proactive approach to problem-solving and delivery
Policy Standardisation Across the Group
* Collate existing accounting policies and procedures into a centralised repository
* Engage with stakeholders across the business to ensure clarity and consistency
* Document current processes to support uniform policy application
Controls Review and Alignment
* Review and align control frameworks across Group entities
* Apply experience in control testing and implementation
* Ensure consistent application of controls across all entities
Candidate Profile:
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Proven experience in group accounting and consolidation
* Comfortable working with finance systems and data
* Strong communicator, able to engage across functions and levels
* Detail-oriented with a structured and methodical approach
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