Reporting Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Victoria Wall Associates seeks a Reporting Accountant (Interim) to own month-end and year-end reporting for a leading global investment firm. Hybrid in London West End with an interim contract and potential for extension or permanent move.

Ideal for someone who recently left Big 4 and wants industry experience; returners welcome. You will manage month-end close, statutory reporting, and liaise with auditors while mentoring juniors.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience in Big 4 or top-tier audit with Assistant Manager or Manager level.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and/or FRS 102.

Responsibilities

• Run month-end close, group management accounts and consolidation.
• Prepare statutory accounts under IFRS or FRS 102 for the group and subsidiaries.
• Lead the external audit as main auditor contact and prepare the audit file.
• Write technical accounting papers on IFRS 15, 16, 9 and acquisitions.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and strengthen reporting controls.
• Support board, investor and lender reporting packs including covenants.
• Drive process and systems improvements, including ERP or consolidation projects.
• Coach and review juniors' work.

Skills

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Big 4 / Top 10 background

IFRS/FRS 102 knowledge

Group audits & consolidation

Education

ACCA/ACA Qualified

Tools

ERP/Consolidation software

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.