Interim Group Accountant - 6 Month FTC

Morgan McKinley (London); City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international financial services firm in London is seeking a qualified ACA/ACCA Group Accountant. The successful candidate will manage quarterly and year-end IFRS reporting, conduct balance sheet reconciliations, and provide essential technical accounting support. Strong communication and financial analysis skills are crucial for this role, which offers an opportunity to enhance financial processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in a group or technical reporting environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and external financial reporting requirements.
• Proven experience with quarterly/year-end reporting.
• Proficient with balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated quarterly and year-end financial reports under IFRS.
• Lead balance sheet reconciliations ensuring accuracy across entities.
• Provide technical accounting support on IFRS matters.
• Support preparation of external financial statements and disclosures.
• Deliver financial analysis to support decision-making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified accountant

Tools

IFRS knowledge

Financial modelling

Job description

Overview

Morgan McKinley are seeking a qualified ACA/ACCA Group Accountant to join an growing international business in London. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering quarterly and year-end reporting under IFRS, ensuring accurate reconciliations, and providing technical accounting support across the group.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated quarterly and year-end financial reports under IFRS.

• Lead on balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy across multiple entities.

• Provide technical accounting support on IFRS matters, liaising with auditors as required.

• Support in the preparation of external financial statements and related disclosures.

• Deliver financial analysis and insight to support commercial and strategic decision-making.

• Assist with process improvements and controls within the Group Finance function.

• Collaborate with regional finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of group reporting.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in a group or technical reporting environment.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and external financial reporting requirements.

• Proven experience with quarterly/year-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills; able to manipulate and analyse large datasets.

• Comfortable preparing external reports and reconciliations in a complex, international environment.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to business partner and provide clear financial insight.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.