Group Reporting Accountant - 12m FTC (View to go perm)
Global Hospitality Group
£70,000 - £75,000 + bonus & benefits
London offices - 3 days office/ 2 days remote pw
Must be available to start ASAP
Responsibilities:
* Partner with regional finance leadership to coordinate and manage the external audit process.
* Act as the primary liaison for audit fieldwork, overseeing auditor queries and workflow management.
* Lead impairment assessments for fixed assets, working alongside finance and commercial leadership.
* Prepare group and subsidiary-level consolidated financial statements and statutory accounts.
* Produce monthly management reports, including balance sheet analysis, cash flow statements, and working capital reviews.
* Support timely and accurate month-end close activities and drive consistency in group reporting structures.
* Establish and maintain financial process policies and internal control frameworks, ensuring adherence across finance teams.
* Deliver clear, well-documented technical accounting advice and impact assessments for new or complex transactions and standards.
* Collaborate with internal tax specialists to execute on compliance-related projects such as transfer pricing documentation.
* Assist in legal entity restructuring initiatives aimed at simplifying the corporate structure.
* Evaluate lease arrangements and assist in transitioning to turnover-based lease models, including analysis under IFRS 16.
* Lead or support various ad-hoc finance projects and cross-functional initiatives.
About You
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent)- ideally 2+ years PQE.
* In-depth knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
* Demonstrated expertise in preparing and reviewing consolidated accounts.
* Adept at translating complex accounting concepts for a variety of internal stakeholders.
* Proactive in improving reporting and accounting processes end-to-end.
* Detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset.
* Enthusiastic about leveraging technology and systems for process improvement.
* Collaborative, adaptable, and hands-on professional with a solution-focused mindset.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.