Group Accounting & Financial Control Lead (IFRS & Consolidation)

Simpson Booth Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Booth Limited is seeking a senior finance leader to own the Group’s accounting records, close processes and consolidation across a growing, PE‑backed portfolio. You’ll partner with the CFO, FP&A Lead and external auditors to ensure timely, accurate reporting under IFRS.

The role combines hands‑on technical accounting with leadership of the accounting team and outsourced providers, as the business scales its finance platform.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant post‑qualification experience in senior group accounting or financial control.
• Experience leading a multi‑entity consolidation and IFRS reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and ability to prepare technical accounting papers.

Responsibilities

• Own the month‑end close, period‑lock discipline and close targets.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual items.
• Oversee consolidation entries and IFRS reporting across a multi‑entity portfolio.
• Coordinate with external auditors and CFO on statutory, tax and audit matters.
• Lead the accounting for intercompany eliminations and group policy adherence.
• Drive finance transformation and automation across two sites.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Group accounting

Consolidation

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Consolidation software

Job description

Simpson Booth Limited is seeking a senior finance leader to own the Group’s accounting records, close processes and consolidation across a growing, PE‑backed portfolio. You’ll partner with the CFO, FP&A Lead and external auditors to ensure timely, accurate reporting under IFRS.

The role combines hands‑on technical accounting with leadership of the accounting team and outsourced providers, as the business scales its finance platform.