Financial Accountant - Consolidations & Group Reporting

Michael Page Finance; Essex; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in Purfleet is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage core accounting tasks within the Accounting & Finance department. You will prepare accurate financial records and maintain the general ledger to support day-to-day decisions.

The role emphasizes hands-on consolidation experience, with responsibilities across group consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and acquisitions. Strong technical accounting background and clear communication during interviews are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong technical consolidation experience is essential and a key gap identified in previous candidates.
• Hands-on experience with group consolidations is required, not just standard financial accounting.
• Must be able to discuss the consolidation process in detail, including entities consolidated and their size/complexity.
• Experience with lease accounting is highly desirable, applying standards practically.
• Look for candidates with genuine technical accounting background, not only routine reconciliations or month-end tasks.
• Interest in acquisitions and business combinations and consolidating newly acquired entities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial records to support day-to-day accounting.
• Maintain general ledger information and ensure entries are recorded clearly and on time.
• Complete account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to keep balances accurate.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial reports for internal use.
• Review financial data and resolve routine queries to improve reporting quality.
• Keep supporting documents organized and available for financial review.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to gather information for accounting tasks.

Skills

Consolidation experience

Group consolidations

Lease accounting

Acquisitions & business combinations

Intercompany eliminations

Intercompany transactions

Job description

Michael Page Finance in Purfleet is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage core accounting tasks within the Accounting & Finance department. You will prepare accurate financial records and maintain the general ledger to support day-to-day decisions.

The role emphasizes hands-on consolidation experience, with responsibilities across group consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and acquisitions. Strong technical accounting background and clear communication during interviews are essential.