Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment have been engaged to source a Group Consolidation Accountant on a full time, staff basis. Our client is an international energy services business with an ambitious growth plan. Following recent investment, this is a very exciting time to join the organisation. This role will be based in Aberdeen City Centre with hybrid and flexible working. This presents an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for career progression and development in a successful, growing business.
This role is responsible for owning the Group’s consolidation process, ensuring all intercompany, central services and other consolidation-related accounts are accurately recorded, reconciled and reported. This role ensures the integrity and completeness of the Group’s consolidated financial results, providing a single point of accountability for consolidation outputs. To be considered, you will be fully qualified making the first step from practice or have a few years post-qualified experience in industry, ideally with consolidation experience.
The Opportunity
* Perform the Group consolidation on a monthly basis, in-line with the Group Reporting timetable
* Review OpCo management accounts to ensure the completeness / accuracy of reporting inputs
* Run the I/co matrix to ensure that all I/co balances are consistent across all entities, and that any imbalances are addressed / closed-out in a timely manner
* Document and post all consolidation / elimination journals
* Provide support to the Reporting Accountant, particularly in relation to monthly management and board reporting outputs, and supporting information / analysis
* Maintain accurate records for Riverside holding companies; ensuring completeness and compliance with Group accounting policies
* Oversee / review accounting performed by Group Finance Assistant
* Maintain and update the Group loan register, ensuring all transactions and balances are accurately recorded
* Monthly review of central services management charges, ensuring their completeness, and that all variances vs budget are understood
* Identify and implement enhancements to consolidation processes, intercompany reconciliations, and reporting systems to increase efficiency and accuracy
Background and Experience
* Qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAS, or CIMA preferred) with strong consolidation and technical accounting experience
* Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business preferred
* Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
* Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders
* Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
Flexibility and Benefits
* Flexible working
* Hybrid working
* Competitive salary
* Career progression
* Gym membership
Next Steps
If you are interested in taking the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is your next path, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you! To apply please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Morgan McPherson at Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment on. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.