We are partnering with a growing global Private Equity firm to recruit a technically strong Senior Group Accountant to support the Group Finance function.
This role will play a critical part in supporting the group consolidation process, ensuring IFRS compliance, and assisting with the group’s consolidated financial statements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a consolidation model in Excel to independently validate the accuracy and completeness of the group consolidation system
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between consolidation system outputs and offline models
- Provide assurance over the integrity of group financial data and consolidation processes
- Review proforma financial statements to ensure full compliance with IFRS reporting requirements
- Support the enhancement of financial statement disclosures in line with audit expectations and best practice
- Apply working knowledge of IFRS 16 to review lease accounting across the group, including supporting calculations and technical documentation
- Prepare reconciliations from local GAAP to IFRS across group entities, ensuring all required consolidation adjustments are captured
- Ensure all supporting documentation is audit‑ready, well organised, and clearly evidenced
- Act as a key contact for auditors on consolidation and financial reporting matters
Candidate Profile
- Fully qualified ACA or equivalent accountant with 2-3 years of post‑qualified experience in a corporate environment
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related discipline
- Strong background in group reporting and IFRS consolidations
- Financial services experience preferred, either within industry or professional services
- Private Equity experience is advantageous but not essential
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
- Advanced Excel skills, including experience building and reviewing complex models
- Familiarity with consolidation systems, particularly Tagetik, is desirable
- Highly independent and able to operate autonomously
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational capability
- Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and auditors
