Interim Group Accountant

HW Finance; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HW Finance is recruiting an Interim Group Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with proven experience in group reporting and consolidations in a complex, multi-entity, multi-currency environment.

You will work within the central finance function, delivering accurate group reporting and supporting schedules, while engaging with auditors and driving improvements in month-end close processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA.
• Proven experience in group reporting or group accounting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly group consolidations, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
• Consolidate financial information from international subsidiaries for accurate group reporting.
• Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Analyze movements in financial results and provide insight to senior stakeholders.
• Prepare audit support schedules and act as a main contact for external auditors.
• Ensure robust financial controls across the group reporting process.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and drive month-end efficiencies.

Skills

Group reporting

Consolidations

IFRS knowledge

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

I'm currently supporting a large international organisation in the appointment of an Interim Group Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This opportunity would suit a qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with proven experience in group reporting and consolidations who is available to commence at short notice.

Working as part of the central finance function, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely group reporting across a complex, multi-entity and multi-currency environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of monthly and quarterly group consolidations, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
• Consolidate financial information from international subsidiaries and ensure accurate group reporting.
• Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Analyse and explain movements in financial results, providing insight to senior stakeholders.
• Prepare audit support schedules and act as a key contact for external auditors.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls are maintained across the group reporting process.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and drive efficiencies across month-end close activities.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Previous experience within a group reporting or group accounting role.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Comfortable working within a complex, multi-entity environment and managing competing deadlines.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established international business and make an immediate impact within a high-performing finance team.