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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Analysing consolidated financial results and highlighting key trends, risks and issues Supporting the external audit process, including planning and audit query resolution Assisting with statutory accounts preparation, working papers and note disclosures Supporting treasury-related activity, including cash forecasting and liquidity planning Assisting with group insurance and wider corporate finance processes Helping maintain a robust financial control environment and strong reporting governance Contributing to finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement activity 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. 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. A recognised accountancy qualification A good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting Experience working within a group finance, reporting, audit or financial control environment Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems Exposure to consolidation, statutory reporting or audit support Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous, as would basic VAT knowledge, but neither is essential. An initial 6-month contract with the opportunity to make an impact quickly A competitive day rate, available on request A visible role within a high-performing group finance team Involvement in audit, statutory reporting, treasury and wider corporate finance activity The chance to contribute to process improvement and finance transformation work Flexibility around working arrangements, with access to either the Galashiels or Marlow office base 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.