Interim Group Technical Accountant

Mackie Myers Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 148,000; Part time

Job summary

Mackie Myers Ltd in London is seeking an Interim Group Technical Accountant for a 6-month assignment four days a week in Central London, with immediate start preferred. The role sits in the finance leadership team, focusing on IFRS technical accounting, statutory reporting and group consolidation.

The successful candidate will have ACA qualification with Big 4 training, substantial technical accounting experience, and a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving process

Qualifications

• ACA qualified with Big 4 or leading practice training preferred.
• Significant post-qualified experience in technical accounting, group reporting, treasury or corporate finance.
• Strong IFRS and statutory reporting knowledge.
• Experience operating in a complex, multi-entity business.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, disposals, refinancing activities, or strategic finance projects is advantageous.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and consolidated group financial statements.
• Draft and review technical accounting papers under IFRS.
• Coordinate with external auditors for year-end and interim audits.
• Oversee group treasury, cash forecasting, liquidity management and banking relationships.
• Support debt management, refinancing projects and financing arrangements.
• Monitor cash flow and opportunities to improve working capital.
• Assist with corporate transactions, acquisitions and disposals.
• Drive finance transformation, systems enhancements and reporting improvements.
• Drive process efficiency and automation across finance operations.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Education

ACA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Financial modelling

Job description

Our client, a PE-backed real estate business, is looking for an Interim Group Technical Accountant to join their team on a 6-month contract. The role requires 4 days a week in Central London. Immediate start preferred.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed organisation seeking a technically strong Senior Finance Manager to join its finance leadership team. The position is ideally suited to an ACA-qualified accountant who trained within a Big 4 or leading practice environment before moving into a corporate reporting, technical accounting, financial control, or group finance role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and consolidated group financial statements.
• Prepare and review technical accounting papers for complex accounting matters, primarily under IFRS.
• Partner with external auditors throughout the year-end and interim audit processes.
• Oversee group treasury activities, including cash forecasting, liquidity management, and banking relationships.
• Support debt management, refinancing projects, and financing arrangements.
• Monitor cash flow performance and identify opportunities to enhance working capital management.
• Assist with corporate transactions, acquisitions, disposals, and strategic finance initiatives.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, systems enhancements, and reporting improvements.
• Drive process efficiency, automation, and continuous improvement across finance operations.

Candidate Profile

• ACA qualified - big 4 or leading practice training background preferred.
• Significant post-qualified experience within technical accounting, group reporting, financial control, treasury, or corporate finance environments.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience operating within a complex, multi-entity business.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, disposals, refinancing activities, or strategic finance projects is advantageous.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders effectively.

Technical Skills

• Strong IFRS and statutory reporting knowledge.
• Experience with consolidations, treasury, and financial controls.
• Audit, governance, and process improvement expertise.
• Advanced Excel, financial modelling, and ERP systems experience.
• Interest in automation, technology, and AI-led efficiencies.

Personal Attributes

• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Commercially minded and strategically focused.
• Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable in fast-paced environments.
• Strong attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.