Interim Acquisition Accounting Lead - Consolidated Financials

Robertson Bell; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Finance Consultant to manage the production of consolidated statutory accounts for a housing provider after a significant business combination. The role involves technical leadership in acquisition accounting, working with finance teams and auditors, ensuring accurate financial statements, and developing consolidation models. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with hands-on experience in acquisition accounting and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Qualifications

• Technical and hands-on experience in acquisition accounting and fair-value adjustments.
• Experience preparing consolidated year-end statutory accounts in housing.
• Exceptional reconciliation skills with complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager and technical lead for year-end consolidated accounts.
• Deliver audited financial statements ensuring accuracy in accounting.
• Develop business combination model and produce Group's opening position.

Skills

Acquisition accounting

Project management

Reconciliation skills

Communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Finance Consultant to manage the production of consolidated statutory accounts for a housing provider after a significant business combination. The role involves technical leadership in acquisition accounting, working with finance teams and auditors, ensuring accurate financial statements, and developing consolidation models. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with hands-on experience in acquisition accounting and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment.