Interim Group Financial Accountant

LMA Recruitment; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international organization is seeking an Interim Group Financial Accountant in Crawley for a 12-24 month contract. This role involves managing complex multi-currency consolidations, statutory financial statements, and working closely with auditors to ensure compliance. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with experience in technical accounting and financial reporting, particularly with IFRS standards.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with experience in multi-currency group consolidations.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and complex reporting requirements.
• Exposure to financial reporting systems, ideally Cognos.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-currency consolidation process for financial reporting.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and ensure tax compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for auditors and maintain group accounting policies.

Skills

Multi-currency consolidation

Technical accounting

IFRS compliance

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

Cognos

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Delivering Talent in the Banking & Finance sector at LMA Recruitment

Interim Group Financial Accountant (12–24 Month Contract)

Location: Crawley (Hybrid – 3 Days in Office)

Core Hours: 10am–4pm

A leading international organisation with operations in over 15 countries is undergoing a significant strategic transformation—realigning to focus on high-growth, high-impact sectors. At the heart of this journey is a high-performing Group Finance function, driving change through insight, accuracy, and technical excellence.

You'll join the Group Finance team during a critical period of change. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and alongside a fellow Group Financial Accountant, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring accurate and timely reporting across all entities. This is a highly visible role where your technical expertise will directly influence business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the group’s multi-currency consolidation process across monthly, interim, and year-end cycles, as well as for forecasting and budgeting.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and contribute to the financial sections of interim and annual reports, ensuring all tax disclosures are accurate and compliant.
• Serve as a primary contact for external auditors to support efficient audit processes.
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS and maintain up-to-date group accounting policies.
• Provide technical accounting advice and guidance on complex issues including disposals and impairments.
• Oversee the operation and development of the Group’s reporting systems (Cognos).
• Perform accounting tasks at the Group level related to IFRS 16 leases, share-based payments, and ECL modelling.

About You:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in multi-currency group consolidations and technical accounting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and hands-on experience with complex reporting requirements.
• Systems-savvy, with prior exposure to consolidation/reporting tools (experience with Cognos is a plus).
• Commercially aware, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Prior experience with business disposals or restructuring activities.
• Working knowledge of Cognos, or similar financial reporting systems.

For those ready to make an impact in a global business at a crucial turning point—this role offers the scope, support, and visibility to do just that. Do get in touch or share with your network.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Professional Services

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