Interim Financial Reporting Accountant (6 months)

Brewer Morris; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Accountant on a 6-month contract. You will prepare financial submissions, liaise with auditors, and ensure compliance across corporate entities. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with a background in statutory reporting and multi-entity processes. Immediate availability is preferred. This role offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered accountant with relevant certifications.
• Experience in statutory reporting and corporate finance processes.
• Ability to manage multiple entities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare interim and year-end financial submissions.
• Perform HFM loads for key entities.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage compliance.

Skills

Qualified Chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CAANZ, CA(SA) or similar

Strong background in multiple entity statutory reporting

Experience with HFM or similar consolidation systems

Familiarity with internal controls and compliance frameworks

Ability to work collaboratively under pressure

Job description

Financial Reporting Accountant – 6-Month Contract

Location: London (Hybrid)

Start Date: Immediate

Our client is looking for a seasoned Financial Reporting Accountant to join their finance team on an interim 6-month contract. This role focuses on statutory reporting, planning, and operational delivery, ensuring compliance and effective financial controls across their corporate entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare interim and year-end financial submissions for Group reporting purposes.
• Perform HFM loads for key entities.
• Prepare corporate plans and forecasts.
• Manage and track progress of month-end processes across the team.
• Work with consolidation and accounting specialists and shared services to prepare statutory financial statements.
• Prepare supplementary submissions for statutory entity boards and committees.
• Liaise with external auditors.
• Coordinate entity rationalisation activities, including managing closure processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Group functions (Tax, Treasury, HR, Finance).
• Ensure effectiveness of financial controls and optimise internal control frameworks.
• Support implementation and testing of new systems used by Group Finance.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CAANZ, CA(SA) or similar)
• Strong background in multiple entity statutory reporting and corporate finance processes.
• Experience with HFM or similar consolidation systems.
• Familiarity with internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders globally and deliver under pressure.

This is an urgent requirement, and we are seeking candidates who are immediately available or can start within the next two weeks.