Interim Senior Group Accountant

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is seeking an Interim Senior Group Accountant to support the Group Finance function in delivering consolidated reporting, statutory accounts and technical accounting across multiple entities.

You will own the month-end, year-end close, intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet controls, while ensuring IFRS/UK GAAP compliance. You will partner with senior stakeholders and drive process improvements and finance transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Proven senior group accounting and reporting experience.
• Strong IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and large data handling.
• Intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet controls.
• Interim/contract experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly group consolidation and reporting for multiple entities.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet controls.
• Prepare statutory accounts under IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Lead year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Support finance transformation and system implementations.
• Assist with acquisitions and corporate activities.
• Produce ad hoc analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Group reporting

IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge

Intercompany reconciliations

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is working with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit an experienced Interim Senior Group Accountant. This role will play a key part in supporting the Group Finance function, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of consolidated financial reporting, statutory accounts, and technical accounting requirements. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, commercially aware finance professional with strong group reporting experience and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly group consolidation and reporting process across multiple entities.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations and maintain strong balance sheet controls.
• Prepare statutory accounts in accordance with IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• Manage the year-end audit process and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Provide technical accounting support on complex transactions and new accounting standards.
• Review and improve financial controls, processes and reporting procedures.
• Partner with finance teams and senior stakeholders across the business to ensure consistency of financial reporting.
• Support finance transformation projects, systems implementations and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with acquisitions, integrations and other corporate activities where required.
• Produce ad hoc analysis and reporting to support business decision-making.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Senior Group Accountant, Group Accountant or Financial Reporting role.
• Strong group consolidation experience within a multi-entity environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.
• Strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to interpret and apply accounting standards.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large and complex datasets.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Previous experience in an interim or contract role would be advantageous.