Reporting Accountant

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates) is seeking a Reporting Accountant (Interim) for a leading global alternative investment firm in the West End. The role covers month-end close, group reporting, and statutory accounts under IFRS/FRS 102 with an emphasis on consolidation and audit leadership.

Ideal for someone moving from Big 4 into industry; returners welcome. Hybrid work and potential to extend or go permanent for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Trained in Big 4 or top 10 audit.
• Strong IFRS/FRS102 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Run month-end close, group management accounts and consolidation.
• Prepare statutory accounts under IFRS or FRS 102 for the group and subsidiaries.
• Lead external audit as main auditor contact and resolve findings.

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Reporting Accountant (Interim)
Financial Services
Temporary - ongoing
West End
Hybrid
Up to £90k temp equivalent
7-IntAA/NCW

The Client:

A leading global alternative investment firm is seeking an experienced Reporting Accountant to own its month-end and year-end reporting on an ongoing interim basis.

The Role:

This is an ideal first step in-house for someone who has recently left Big 4 audit or advisory and wants to try industry before committing to a permanent move. Career returners are also very welcome, and there's scope to go permanent for the right person.

Duties will include:

• Running month-end close, group management accounts and consolidation.
• Preparing statutory accounts under IFRS or FRS 102 for the group and its subsidiaries.
• Leading the external audit as the main auditor contact, preparing the audit file and resolving findings.
• Writing technical accounting papers on areas such as IFRS 15, 16, 9 and acquisitions.
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and strengthening financial reporting controls.
• Supporting board, investor and lender reporting packs, including covenant calculations.
• Driving process and systems improvements, including ERP or consolidation projects.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of junior team members.

Successful candidates will:

• Be ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified.
• Have trained in Big 4 or top 10 audit, at Assistant Manager or Manager level.
• Have strong technical knowledge of IFRS and/or FRS 102.
• Bring experience of group audits, consolidation and statutory reporting.
• Be available to start within 1-4 weeks and comfortable on an interim contract.

The Details and Benefits:

• £75k-£90k temp equivalent.
• Ongoing contract with a strong chance of extension and scope to go permanent.
• Hybrid working: four days in the office, one day WFH.