Interim Group Accountant

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading international hospitality business based in London is seeking an interim Group Accountant for a 3-6 month assignment. The role focuses on statutory reporting, technical accounting, and supporting group consolidations. Candidates must be qualified accountants with strong IFRS knowledge and experience in multi-entity consolidations. The position requires adaptability in a fast-paced environment, ideally within the hospitality or consumer sector.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ideally practice trained (Big 4/top 10).
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS required.
• Experience in multi-entity consolidations in an international group.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of consolidated statutory reporting under IFRS.
• Preparation and review of technical accounting papers.
• Liaison with external auditors for year-end delivery.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

IFRS expertise

Multi-entity consolidations

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Interim Group Accountant — London Based Office (5 days p/w on site) | £350-£400 per day | 3-6 months

We’re supporting a leading international hospitality & lifestyle business with the hire of an interim Group Accountant. This is a technically focused role providing support across group consolidations, statutory reporting and audit delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of consolidated statutory reporting under IFRS across multiple international entities
• Preparation and review of technical accounting papers (leases, FX, revenue recognition, impairments)
• Liaison with external auditors, ensuring smooth year-end delivery
• Strengthening balance sheet controls and embedding robust reporting frameworks
• Supporting monthly group consolidations and reconciliations
• Acting as a subject matter expert for technical accounting queries across the finance team

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), ideally practice trained (Big 4/top 10)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS
• Proven experience with multi-entity consolidations in an international group
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment, able to add value quickly
• Hospitality, leisure or consumer sector experience a plus (not essential)

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