Interim Group Reporting Accountant
6-month + FTC
£80,000- £90,000 p/annum
London (Hybrid)
We are supporting a global, multi-entity business in London who are looking to appoint an experienced Interim Senior Group Accountant to join their Group Reporting team. This is a high-profile role within a well-structured finance function, offering exposure to international operations, complex reporting, and senior stakeholder interaction. Working closely with the Head of Group Reporting, you will support the delivery of accurate and timely group financial reporting across month-end and year-end. The role is suitable for a technically strong group reporting professional who is comfortable operating in a complex, multi-currency environment.
Key responsibilities:
* Supporting the month-end close process including review and challenge of submissions from international entities
* Assisting with the preparation of consolidated group results including income statement balance sheet and cash flow
* Ensuring consistency in accounting treatment across the group in line with FRS102 and internal policies
* Supporting the preparation of annual statutory accounts including drafting and reviewing disclosure notes and supporting analysis
* Acting as a key contact during the audit process including preparing audit schedules responding to queries and liaising with group and component auditors
* Producing clear analysis to explain movements in financial performance including working capital and foreign exchange
* Supporting technical accounting matters including areas such as revenue recognition and leases alongside research impact assessment and preparation of accounting papers
* Working closely with global finance teams to improve the quality consistency and timeliness of financial reporting
* Contributing to finance projects including enhancement of group accounting policies and supporting their rollout across international teams
* Supporting improvements to financial controls frameworks and ensuring adherence across the group
* Driving process improvements across reporting including increased efficiency and automation
* Collaborating with treasury tax and wider finance teams to ensure alignment on key reporting areas
Skills & Qualifications:
* ACA, ACCA, CAANZ, CA(SA) qualification (or equivalent)
* Proven experience in group reporting and statutory accounts
* Strong understanding of FRS102
* Experience working in a multi-entity, international business
* Exposure to consolidation processes (direct ownership not required)
* The ability to interpret and explain financial information clearly
* Confidence supporting audit and engaging with stakeholders
* Experience with large consolidation/reporting systems (e.g. Tagetik, HFM, Cognos, OneStream or similar) preferred
This role would suit a Senior Group Accountant or Financial Reporting Accountant who enjoys working close to the numbers but can also step back and provide insight where needed.
If you are available at short notice and open to an interim opportunity within a well-established international business, please get in touch for further details.