Summary: The Group Accountant role is an interim position within a global hospitality brand located in Central London, focusing on hands-on financial management for a multi-entity business. The role involves a mix of reporting, audit, and transactional responsibilities, supporting the Head Office finance function. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge in IFRS and UK GAAP, capable of working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable processes including supplier invoice posting, statement reconciliations, banking transactions, and credit card/employee expense processing
• Maintain accurate monthly P&L postings and balance sheet controls for head office entities
• Prepare IFRS financial statements and assist with group-level covenant reporting to lenders
• Lead year-end audit processes and the preparation of statutory accounts for FY24
• Support the preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts and intercompany loan schedules
• Post journals, manage accruals, and complete balance sheet reconciliations including bank and cash book
• Collaborate with tax advisors to support the group's tax compliance, computations, and filings
• Provide transactional accounting support across holding company entities

Key Skills:

• ACA/ACCA/CA or FULLY qualified equivalent
• Strong IFRS & UK GAAP technical accounting knowledge
• Experience in group consolidations and exposure to an international business
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to work autonomously

Salary (Rate): 400

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance