Group Accountant (Temp - 3 Months)

C&M Travel Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

C&M Travel Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Group Accountant for a 3-month hybrid assignment in London. The role supports consolidated reporting, statutory accounts, financial controls and regulatory compliance within a global travel business.

The successful candidate will have strong IFRS knowledge, experience in group accounting, and be able to communicate complex accounting matters to stakeholders. Immediate start with Mon–Fri schedule in central London offices.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Experience in group accounting, financial reporting, audit or financial control.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to investigate variances and explain movements.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated accounts and reporting in line with IFRS.
• Assist with the delivery of accurate Group accounts to management, the Board and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and enhance the Group financial control environment around consolidation and reporting.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and monthly variance analysis, investigating movements.

Skills

Qualified accountant

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multinational experience

Organisational skills

Tech-savvy

Job description

Group Accountant with Immediate start.London / Hybrid, Temporary Assignment (approximately 3 months)

We’re looking for a Group Accountant to join the finance team of a global travel business, supporting consolidated reporting, statutory accounts, financial controls and regulatory compliance.

Group Accountant, Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated accounts and reporting in line with IFRS.
• Assisting with the delivery of accurate Group accounts to management, the Board and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining and enhancing the Group financial control environment, particularly around consolidation and reporting.
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and monthly variance analysis, investigating movements and identifying potential issues.
• Supporting the preparation of Group financial statements, disclosures and regulatory reporting.
• Working closely with Treasury to reconcile and explain movements in investments and debt.
• Supporting the external audit process and ensuring audit requirements are delivered accurately and on time.
• Preparing technical accounting papers and memos in accordance with IFRS and relevant local standards.
• Supporting regulatory compliance and the ongoing development of Group finance policies and processes.
• Working with the Head of Tax on the implementation and maintenance of the Group's transfer pricing policy.
• Contributing to wider finance transformation, process improvement and business priorities.

Group Accountant, Skills Required

• You'll ideally be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong technical and analytical background. We will also consider those 'qualified by experience'.

• Proven experience in group accounting, financial reporting, audit or financial control.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to investigate variances and clearly explain financial movements.
• Excellent attention to detail and an understanding of how interconnected finance systems impact reporting.
• Experience working within a multinational or international organisation.
• The ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A technology-focused mindset and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and processes.

Global Accountant, Additional Information

• 3 month Temporary role starting ASAP
• Hybrid with the offices in central London
• Paying up to £30p/h depending on experience
• Working Mon – Fri