Interim Group Financial Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international organization seeks an Interim Group Financial Accountant for a 12-24 month contract in Watford. You will play a crucial role in the Group Finance team, leading multi-currency consolidations and ensuring compliance with IFRS while preparing financial statements. This position offers significant visibility and the opportunity to influence business decisions within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-currency group consolidations and technical accounting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, preferably with hands-on experience.
• Experience with financial reporting systems like Cognos or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group's multi-currency consolidation process.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and ensure tax disclosures are compliant.
• Serve as a primary contact for external auditors.

Skills

Multi-currency consolidation

Technical accounting

IFRS knowledge

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

Cognos

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Client:

LMA Recruitment

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.