Interim Senior Group Accountant

MarcDaniels; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is assisting in recruiting an Interim Senior Group Accountant to support the Group Finance function. The role focuses on consolidated reporting, statutory accounts, and technical accounting within a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will own the group consolidation process, manage month- and year-end closes, and coordinate with external auditors. Strong IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with multi-entity consolidation.
• Experience in senior group accounting and reporting.
• Proficiency in IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience with audits and statutory accounts.

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.

Skills

Group consolidation

IFRS/UK GAAP

Statutory accounts

Audit management

Stakeholder management

Interim/contract experience

Large data analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

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.

Essential Experience

• 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.