Interim Group Accountant: IFRS, Consolidation & Statutory

Morson Human Resources Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge Finance is seeking an Interim Group Finance Accountant/Manager to join the External Reporting team within a large, international listed group. The role covers statutory reporting, consolidation, and technical accounting across multiple markets.

You will interact with finance teams globally, coordinate with external auditors, and support UK statutory accounts under FRS 101. This is a six-month interim assignment with hybrid working and UK residency required.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified Accountant with a strong technical accounting background.
• Experience preparing and/or auditing statutory accounts under FRS 101.
• Experience preparing UK statutory financial statements.
• Group consolidation and external reporting experience.
• Exposure to complex, multi-entity organisations.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience of working with ERP and consolidation system.
• Experience within a listed, international/global environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of the Group’s half-year and year-end statutory financial statements and related disclosures.
• Take ownership of allocated areas of the statutory reporting process, including fixed assets, trade payables and cash flow.
• Maintain and review the Group consolidation, including reconciliations, consolidation adjustments and monthly submissions.
• Prepare statutory financial statements for allocated UK subsidiary entities, ensuring compliance with FRS 101 and relevant Companies Act requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, managing information requests and resolving queries.
• Research technical accounting matters and support the consistent application of IFRS and Group accounting policies.
• Work closely with finance teams across the Group, providing technical accounting support and contributing to process improvements.

Skills

Statutory reporting

IFRS knowledge

Consolidation

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

ERP software

Consolidation system

Job description

Morson Edge Finance is seeking an Interim Group Finance Accountant/Manager to join the External Reporting team within a large, international listed group. The role covers statutory reporting, consolidation, and technical accounting across multiple markets.

You will interact with finance teams globally, coordinate with external auditors, and support UK statutory accounts under FRS 101. This is a six-month interim assignment with hybrid working and UK residency required.