Group Consolidation Accountant

Goodman Masson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodman Masson is seeking an Interim Group Consolidation Accountant for a 6-month assignment in Central London, focusing on end-to-end group consolidation across a complex international group with monthly reporting and statutory accounts.

The role reports to the Head of Accounting and includes managing intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and supporting audits. ASAP start, 2-3 days per week on site, daily rate £500-£600.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in group consolidation in international environments.
• Strong IFRS knowledge, including business combinations, impairment.
• Experience reviewing DCF models in impairment/valuation context.
• Proven ability coordinating external auditors at group level.
• Advanced Excel skills and consolidation reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end group consolidation process across a complex international group.
• Prepare monthly consolidated information and statutory accounts.
• Manage intercompany eliminations and foreign currency translation.
• Support impairment and impairment assessments; assist with IFRS 3, IAS 36.
• Liaise with external auditors at group level.
• Identify improvements to automate the consolidation process.
• Collaborate with finance teams for timely reporting.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Group consolidation

IFRS knowledge

Excel

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Group consolidation/reporting system

Excel

Job description

Interim Group Consolidation Accountant

• 6 Months with potential to extend
• ASAP start
• £500PD - £600PD inside (flex for the right candidate)
• 2 -3 days per week in Central London

We are working with a rapidly growing organisation to appoint a Group Consolidation Accountant into its Group Finance function.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor role with a pure focus on group consolidation, working across a complex, international and multi-entity environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of the end-to-end consolidation process, covering both monthly reporting and statutory group financial statements.

Reporting into the Head of Accounting, you will also play a key role in the external audit process and support the wider Group Finance team on technical accounting matters, particularly around acquisitions, impairment and consolidation adjustments.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end group consolidation process across a complex international group
• Prepare consolidated financial information for monthly reporting and statutory accountsManage intercompany differences, eliminations and consolidation adjustments
• Oversee foreign currency translation and related consolidation accounting
• Support goodwill, asset and investment impairment assessments
• Ensure compliance with relevant IFRS, particularly IFRS 3, IFRS 10 and IAS 36
• Act as the key point of contact for external auditors at group level
• Support deferred tax considerations arising from consolidation adjustments
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate the consolidation process
• Work closely with finance teams across the wider group to ensure accurate and timely reporting

About You

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in group consolidation within a complex, international environment
• Strong technical IFRS knowledge, particularly business combinations, fair value and impairment
• Experience reviewing DCF models in an impairment or valuation context
• Strong understanding of consolidation processes and preparation of group financial statements
• Experience managing external audit relationships at group level
• Strong Excel skills and experience with a group consolidation/reporting system
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the consolidation process