Senior Accounting Specialist (Fixed-Term Contract)

McLaren Automotive Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Limited is seeking a finite-term Financial Consolidation specialist to own the end-to-end consolidation for the McLaren Group, ensuring accurate intercompany eliminations and audit-ready schedules. You will support month-end close and prepare group-level statements under FRS 102.

You will collaborate with the Financial Control Team to deliver accurate statutory reporting, IFRS conversion work, and continuous process improvements within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification plus industry or practice experience in multi-entity consolidation.
• Experience applying FRS 102 within consolidation/financial reporting.
• Strong accounting background including month-end close and balance-sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end financial consolidation of McLaren Group Limited under FRS 102.
• Prepare and review consolidation journals, intercompany eliminations and schedules.
• Manage intercompany & related-party reconciliations across group entities.
• Support consolidated financial statements, disclosures and complex consolidation areas.
• Provide accounting support across month-end close including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare or review balance-sheet reconciliations and control accounts.
• Support statutory reporting and external audits with audit-ready schedules.
• Apply FRS 102 and group policies, escalate judgements.
• Prepare Group reporting for IFRS conversion requirements.
• Support ERP improvements and data validation across processes.
• Mentor less-experienced team members.

Skills

Consolidation journals

Intercompany reconciliations

Eliminations

Excel skills

ERP systems

Month-end close

Statutory accounts

Data analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP/financial accounting system

Job description

What You’ll Do

Please note - this is a fixed-term contract until March 2027.

You will own and deliver the financial consolidation of McLaren Group Limited, alongside providing experienced accounting support to the Financial Control Team across McLaren Racing Limited. You’ll help ensure accurate intercompany accounting and eliminations under FRS 102, while supporting Group reporting under IFRS.

Alongside consolidation, you’ll provide hands‑on financial accounting support across month-end reporting, balance-sheet control, statutory and audit requirements and finance-process improvement. Working closely with the Senior Manager, Financial Control, you’ll combine technical judgement with practical delivery and support less-experienced colleagues across the team.

You’ll take ownership of key areas of Group consolidation, financial accounting and control, including:

• Own the end-to-end financial consolidation of McLaren Group Limited accounts under FRS 102, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
• Prepare and review consolidation journals, intercompany eliminations and supporting schedules, maintaining a clear audit trail.
• Own intercompany and related-party reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and coordinating their resolution across Group entities.
• Support consolidated financial statements, disclosures and analysis, including complex or judgemental consolidation areas.
• Provide financial accounting support across month‑end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments and other accounting entries.
• Prepare or review balance‑sheet reconciliations and control accounts, investigating unusual or aged items.
• Support statutory reporting and external audit through accurate, complete and audit‑ready schedules, reconciliations and working papers.
• Apply FRS 102 and Group accounting policies within the role’s scope, escalating areas requiring judgement.
• Prepare Group reporting to shareholders with awareness of IFRS conversion requirements.
• Support finance‑process and ERP improvements, including data validation, testing and reconciliation.
• Provide practical guidance and knowledge‑sharing to less‑experienced colleagues.

Company Description

High performance isn't a given. It's built on standards.

Standards that have driven McLaren for over 60 years.

And if you're ready for the challenge, that standard is yours to own.

Burning enthusiasm. Constant improvement. The thrill in the pursuit of better.

That's how we build a legacy. And how you build a career here.

Because racing isn't just something we do. It's who we are.

We are racers.

Are you?

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

You’ll be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or equivalent, with relevant industry or practice experience and strong hands‑on experience of multi‑entity Group consolidation.

• Strong experience of consolidation journals, intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
• Experience applying FRS 102 within a consolidation or financial reporting environment.
• Management accounting and broader financial accounting experience, including month‑end close and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Experience supporting statutory accounts preparation and external audit.
• The ability to understand complex transactions, analyse large datasets and identify anomalies, trends and control issues.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using an ERP or financial accounting system.
• The ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work effectively in a changing environment.
• Process improvement, finance transformation or ERP change experience would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Formula 1 Financial Regulations and cost‑cap reporting would be advantageous

Additional Information

Success in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work.

Every role has the potential to drive high performance. You'll be part of a team united by a shared ambition to push boundaries and embody our racing mindset. We invest in our people through opportunities to develop and grow, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.

Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career and make your mark at McLaren Racing.