Interim Financial Reporting Analyst

Arup; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A private-equity-backed software group is seeking a Group Reporting Manager to lead consolidated reporting across its evolving structure. The ideal candidate will be a technically strong and detail-driven qualified accountant with consolidation experience and excellent knowledge of FRS 102. This role involves managing month-end reporting, oversight of accounts for multiple entities, and providing technical expertise in acquisition matters. Offering competitive salary and an attractive hybrid working model, this position is a great opportunity for growth into a Group Controller role.

Benefits

25 days holiday + your birthday off

Private medical insurance (Bupa)

Life assurance & income protection

Enhanced parental leave

Perkbox discounts

Qualifications

• Strong consolidation experience in a multi-entity environment.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards, especially FRS 102.
• Confident communicator with ability to tackle reporting challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of consolidated monthly reporting.
• Manage Group monthly packs for investors and lenders.
• Oversee management accounting and sign-off for entities.
• Drive financial compliance and reporting improvements.

Skills

Consolidation experience

Familiarity with FRS 102

Analytical discipline

Problem-solving in fast-paced environment

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

ClearCourse is a fast‑growing private‑equity‑backed software and payments group. Following continued growth and ongoing acquisitions, we’re hiring a Group Reporting Manager to support consolidated reporting across a complex, evolving Group structure. This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong, detail‑driven qualified accountant ready to step up into a visible, high‑impact role at Group level.

What You’ll Do

• Lead delivery of consolidated monthly reporting, balance sheet and cashflow
• Manage Group monthly packs and reporting to investors and lenders
• Oversee management accounting and balance‑sheet sign‑off for Head Office and Polish entities
• Drive group‑wide financial compliance, accuracy, and reporting improvements
• Coordinate Group external audit and year‑end deliverables
• Own Group recharges, budgeting and quarterly forecasting for Group entities
• Work closely with SSC, FP&A, FBP and department heads across key reporting cycles
• Provide technical accounting expertise across acquisition‑related matters
• Act as deputy to the Group Financial Controller when required

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong consolidation experience
• Excellent knowledge of FRS 102
• Group reporting exposure in a multi‑entity environment
• Confident communicator with exceptional analytical discipline
• Able to solve complex reporting issues in a fast‑moving environment
• Organised, accurate and deadline‑focused
• Desire to grow into a future Group Controller position

Competitive salary and benefits

• 25 days holiday + your birthday off
• Private medical insurance (Bupa) & health cash plan
• Life assurance & income protection
• Enhanced parental leave & family wellbeing support
• Perkbox discounts & perks
• Generous pension contributions
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and benefits