Interim Group Accountant

Cy Resourcing; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 66,582 - 77,368; Full time

Job summary

Cy Resourcing in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Interim Group Accountant for a six-month contract to lead consolidation across multiple entities, strengthen financial governance, and deliver audit-ready monthly and annual statutory reporting (£66,582 - £77,368pa).

The role requires strong consolidation experience, IFRS/FRS 102 knowledge, and the ability to mentor the Financial Accounting team during a period of transition, with ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications ideally.

Qualifications

• Consolidation experience in large organisations.
• IFRS/FRS 102 knowledge and group reporting experience.
• Ability to manage deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead group consolidation across multiple entities with aligned accounting policies.
• Perform intercompany eliminations, balance reviews, and adjust group-level books.
• Deliver monthly consolidated accounts and annual statutory reporting with audit-ready working papers.
• Oversee goodwill, fair-value adjustments and non-controlling interests.
• Strengthen financial controls and governance per IFRS/FRS 102 and Group Accounting Manual.
• Provide expert technical accounting advice to senior finance leaders.
• Mentor the Financial Accounting team during a transition period.

Skills

Group consolidation

Intercompany eliminations

IFRS/FRS 102

Delivery deadlines

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Interim Group Accountant

Birmingham

6 month contract

£66,582 - £77,368pa

We are seeking an experienced Interim Group Accountant to lead the production of consolidated group accounts, strengthen financial governance, and support high‑quality statutory reporting. This is a senior, technically focused assignment ideal for someone with strong consolidation experience and the ability to operate confidently in a complex, multi‑entity environment.

The Role

As Interim Group Accountant, you will take ownership of:

• Group consolidation across multiple entities, ensuring alignment of accounting policies and reporting standards
• Intercompany eliminations, balance reviews, and reconciliation of group‑level adjustments
• Delivery of monthly consolidated accounts, annual statutory reporting, and audit‑ready working papers
• Oversight of goodwill, fair‑value adjustments, and non‑controlling interest calculations
• Strengthening financial controls, governance, and compliance with IFRS/FRS 102 and Group Accounting Manual requirements
• Providing expert technical accounting advice to senior finance leaders
• Supporting and mentoring the Financial Accounting team during a period of transition

What You'll Bring

• Strong technical accounting background, ideally ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Proven experience producing consolidated group accounts in a complex large organisation
• Excellent understanding of IFRS/FRS 102, acquisition accounting, and group reporting standards
• Ability to work at pace, manage competing deadlines, and deliver high‑quality outputs