Consolidations Accountant

Cumming Group UK & Europe; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group is a leading international project and cost management consultancy. We are seeking a Consolidations Accountant to join our growing European Finance team and support group reporting, consolidations across multiple entities, and acquisition accounting initiatives.

You will work with FP&A, Tax, Treasury and Corporate Finance stakeholders across Europe, ensuring timely submissions, robust controls and accurate reporting while contributing to finance transformation and automation

Qualifications

• Experience in Group Reporting, Consolidation, Financial Accounting or Audit.
• Multi-entity accounting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel with strong analytical capability.
• Excellent attention to detail and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with consolidation systems and ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and/or US GAAP.
• Foreign currency accounting experience.
• Exposure to acquisition accounting or business integrations.
• Professional services or private equity-backed business experience.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual Group consolidations.
• Prepare consolidation journals, intercompany eliminations and reporting schedules.
• Review subsidiary submissions and ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Assist with acquisition accounting and the integration of acquired businesses.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and support the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Support external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain robust controls, reconciliations and audit-ready documentation.
• Contribute to finance transformation, process improvement and reporting automation projects.
• Partner with finance teams and senior stakeholders across Europe.

Skills

Group reporting

Consolidation

Financial accounting

Auditing

Advanced Excel

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Multi-entity experience

Deadline management

Foreign currency accounting

Acquisition accounting

ERP platforms

Tools

Consolidation software

ERP platforms

Job description

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions across construction, real estate, and infrastructure. Working with some of the world's most respected clients, we provide expert support on complex projects across a diverse range of sectors.

The Role

We are looking for a Consolidations Accountant to join our growing European Finance team.

This role will support the preparation of Group reporting and consolidations across multiple entities, while also providing exposure to acquisition accounting, technical accounting projects, audit support and finance transformation initiatives. You'll work closely with finance teams across Europe and collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury and Corporate Finance stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual Group consolidations.
• Prepare consolidation journals, intercompany eliminations and reporting schedules.
• Review subsidiary submissions and ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Assist with acquisition accounting and the integration of acquired businesses.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and support the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Support external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain robust controls, reconciliations and audit-ready documentation.
• Contribute to finance transformation, process improvement and reporting automation projects.
• Partner with finance teams and senior stakeholders across Europe.

About You

• Experience within Group Reporting, Consolidation, Financial Accounting or Audit.
• Strong accounting knowledge gained in a multi-entity environment.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability.
• Excellent attention to detail and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with consolidation systems and ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and/or US GAAP.
• Foreign currency accounting experience.
• Exposure to acquisition accounting or business integrations.
• Professional services or private equity-backed business experience.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, or gender reassignment.