Summary: The Interim Group Accountant will oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements for a large retail business based in the East Midlands. This role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing month-end and year-end close processes, and providing support for financial reporting. The position requires strong technical accounting skills and a focus on process improvement within the finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors and provide necessary documentation and explanations during the audit process.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other ad hoc reports.
• Review and ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial regulations.
• Provide technical accounting support and guidance on complex issues such as acquisitions, disposals, or changes in accounting standards.
• Implement and enhance accounting systems and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Support the finance team with various projects, including system upgrades or integrations, as needed.
• Prepare and present financial analysis and reports to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Review intercompany transactions, ensuring correct consolidation and reconciliation processes are in place.
• Help streamline reporting and accounting procedures, providing suggestions for continuous improvement.

Key Skills:

• Qualified Accountant with strong technical skills.
• Experience gained with larger businesses.
• Appetite for process improvement.
• Ideally experience of working with ERP systems.

Salary (Rate): 75000

City: Nottingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance