Consolidation Accountant

Service Care Solutions; Darlington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consolidations Accountant to join their team in Darlington. This pivotal role involves leading financial reporting activities, preparing complex accounts, and ensuring audit progression within a Central Government Body. The ideal candidate will bring extensive consolidations experience and a strong understanding of Whole of Government Accounts (WGA). This position offers a unique opportunity to influence financial processes and collaborate with key stakeholders, making a significant impact in a high-profile role. If you are a qualified accountant looking to advance your career in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with extensive experience in consolidations and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) and complex financial interdependencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex account preparations and manage balance sheet items.
• Provide accounting advice and drive process improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Consolidations Experience

Financial Reporting

Government Accounting Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant at Service Care Solutions Recruiting Finance/Accountancy Professionals in the North of England

Senior Consolidation Accountant

Central Governing Body

Darlington Based

Temporary Contract (5 months initial)

ASAP Start

Hybrid Working Available - (3 days a week in the office)

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a Central Government Body in Darlington for a Senior Consolidations Accountant. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead on critical financial reporting activities, including the preparation of complex accounts, balance sheet management, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with extensive consolidations experience, a strong understanding of complex financial interdependencies, and expertise in Whole of Government Accounts (WGA). With experience in large government departments, you will provide technical accounting advice, collaborate with key stakeholders, and ensure audit progression. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your skills to a high-profile role and make a tangible impact.

Main responsibilities

• Lead complex account preparations, including journal adjustments, note production, and financial statements.
• Liaise with the organisation to resolve queries and ensure audit progression.
• Provide accounting advice aligned with government frameworks to internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial control.
• Manage key balance sheet items and support budget management and statutory accounts preparation.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Accountant with extensive consolidations experience.
• Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) knowledge and experience.
• Experience in consolidations within a large government department, ideally HM Treasury.
• Strong understanding of complex financial interdependencies.
• Ability to challenge and question effectively.

If this role is of interest, please respond to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969.