Full job descriptionMarc 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.