Currently supporting my service sector client based in Herefordshire, with the recruitment of an Interim Group Financial Accountant who will play a key role in managing and reporting on the financial performance of a group of companies or business units within a larger corporate structure. Here's a breakdown of what they typically do for the next 6-9 months.
Core Responsibilities
Group Consolidation
* Prepare consolidated financial statements for the entire group, combining results from multiple subsidiaries or entities.
* Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or UK GAAP).
Financial Reporting
* Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders.
* Support statutory reporting and liaise with auditors during year-end processes.
Intercompany Accounting
* Manage transactions between group entities, ensuring they are correctly recorded and reconciled.
Technical Accounting Support
* Provide guidance on complex accounting issues such as acquisitions, disposals, leases, and impairments.
* Interpret and apply changes in accounting standards.
Budgeting and Forecasting Support
* Collaborate with FP&A teams to ensure consistency between actuals and forecasts.
* Provide insights into variances and trends.
Compliance and Controls
* Ensure financial controls are in place and adhered to across the group.
* Support internal audits and risk management initiatives.
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Work closely with finance teams across subsidiaries, senior management, and external advisors.
Skills & Qualifications
* Strong technical accounting knowledge.
* Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
* Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
* Excellent analytical and communication skills.
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Desired Skills and Experience
Group Accountant IFRS Reporting Consolidation
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