Overview

Our client is a high growth, international business based in London. With extensive M&A activity, organic growth, and ongoing transformation, they are seeking a Group Accountant on an interim basis to lead the group consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group consolidation (complex, multi-currency)
• Coordinate the group’s subsidiary external audits
• Coordinate with external accounting providers monthly to provide information required for local reporting needs
• Prepare subsidiary financial statements’ GAAP reconciliations with IFRS or review those prepared by external firms
• Perform analytical review of significant account balances, monitor movements, report, and liaise with the accounting group and other stakeholders (incl. Tax department) on proper application of accounting policies
• Identify ongoing opportunities for better utilization of accounting systems, downloads, interfaces, and other process automation tools to improve the close and consolidation process
• Assist with preparation of related footnotes for inclusion in the annually audited financial statements, ensuring compliance with all reporting and disclosure requirements under IFRS
• Perform special ad‑hoc projects as needed

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant – ACA or ACCA preferred; CIMA and other qualifications considered with the right experience
• Direct experience performing consolidations, not just reviewing them
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with a proactive approach to getting things done
• Demonstrable technical accounting ability
• Capability to cope with messy or very manual consolidations
• Ideally involved in systems implementations, particularly consolidation and reporting tools

Contract: 6 months, 2‑3 days per week in the London office, pay £350‑400/day inside IR35.

If the role interests you and you have the right experience, please send your CV for consideration.

Salary & Benefits

Global Accounting Network provides a pay range and base pay is discussed with the recruiter. The actual compensation will be based on your skills and experience.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting

Location: London, England, United Kingdom – 2‑3 days per week on site.