Interim Group Financial Reporting Accountant

Summary: The role of Interim Group Financial Reporting Accountant involves supporting the Group Financial Controller during the year-end reporting process for a duration of 3-6 months. The position requires leading the preparation of group statutory consolidations and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. The accountant will also manage external auditor interactions and review submissions from international entities. This role is hybrid based in Watford, UK, with a daily rate of approximately £400.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of group statutory consolidations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS
• Support the delivery of group statutory year-end reporting, including preparation of financial statements and disclosures
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, managing queries and ensuring a smooth audit process
• Review and challenge submissions from international entities to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards and internal reporting policies
• Assist with technical accounting matters and provide guidance across the group
• Support continuous improvement of reporting processes and controls

Key Skills:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• Trained within a Top 10 audit firm (eg Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG or equivalent)
• Proven experience in group financial reporting within industry
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and group consolidations
• Experience managing or supporting year-end audits
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience within a multi-entity/international group structure

Salary (Rate): £425.00 Daily

City: Watford

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Interim Group Financial Reporting Accountant - 3-6 Months- Watford (Hybrid)- Circa £400 Per Day - ACA/ACCA Overview

We are supporting on the recruitment of an Interim Group Financial Reporting Accountant to support the Group Financial Controller during a group year-end reporting process for a duration of 3-6 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of group statutory consolidations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS
• Support the delivery of group statutory year-end reporting, including preparation of financial statements and disclosures
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, managing queries and ensuring a smooth audit process
• Review and challenge submissions from international entities to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards and internal reporting policies
• Assist with technical accounting matters and provide guidance across the group
• Support continuous improvement of reporting processes and controls

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• Trained within a Top 10 audit firm (eg Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG or equivalent)
• Proven experience in group financial reporting within industry
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and group consolidations
• Experience managing or supporting year-end audits
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience within a multi-entity/international group structure

Interim Group Financial Reporting Accountant - 3-6 Months- Watford (Hybrid)- Circa £400 Per Day - ACA/ACCA