Financial Reporting Accountant

Accountable Recruitment Limited; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountable Recruitment are partnering with a Liverpool-based business to recruit a Financial Reporting Accountant. The role is hybrid and focused on group consolidation, IFRS/UK GAAP reporting, and statutory accounts.

You will consolidate monthly/quarterly/annual reports across multiple entities, support audits, and drive improvements in reporting processes while collaborating with finance teams across the group. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Experience in Financial Reporting, Group accounting or similar.
• Strong IFRS and UK GAAP knowledge and consolidation experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation reports across multiple entities.
• Produce consolidated management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Support year-end audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure IFRS/UK GAAP compliance in reporting.
• Review intercompany balances and perform complex reconciliations.
• Assist with acquisition accounting and integration of new entities.

Skills

Excel skills

Interpreting financial data

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Excel

Job description

Financial Reporting Accountant / Liverpool (Hybrid) / Salary £60,000

Accountable Recruitment are working exclusively with our client who are seeking a technically strong Financial Reporting Accountant to join their growing finance team. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the group's financial reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements and compliance with relevant accounting standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working within a multi-entity environment and has proven experience in group consolidations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation reports across multiple legal entities.
• Produce consolidated management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Support the year-end audit process and act as a key contact for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP reporting requirements.
• Review and reconcile intercompany balances and transactions.
• Prepare complex balance sheet reconciliations and technical accounting papers.
• Support the preparation of annual reports and financial disclosures.
• Assist with acquisition accounting and the integration of new entities into the group structure.
• Drive improvements to financial reporting processes, controls, and systems.
• Partner with finance teams across the business to ensure reporting consistency and accuracy.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis as required.

Key Skills

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Proven experience in a Financial Reporting Accountant, Group Accountant, Technical Accountant or similar role.
• Strong experience preparing group consolidations within a multi-entity environment.
• Excellent understanding of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing audits.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

The successful candidate will be a technically capable and commercially aware finance professional who can work effectively across multiple stakeholders. You will be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and deadlines are critical.