Senior Group Financial Reporting Accountant
Posted 1 day ago by 1775432625
£85,000 Per year
Inside
Remote
West London (Remote)
Summary: Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Senior Group Financial Reporting Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract within a leading business's finance team. The role requires a technically strong accountant with expertise in financial reporting and controls, who will engage with senior stakeholders and contribute to process improvements. Key responsibilities include statutory reporting, month-end and year-end close support, and audit preparation. The position is remote, allowing for flexibility while managing critical financial tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate financial reporting in line with relevant accounting standards.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and controls.
- Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc finance projects where required.
- Improve reporting processes and strengthen financial control.
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with 2 years PQE
- Practice experience is beneficial
- Strong experience in financial reporting and month-end close.
- Good technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
- Strong Excel and SAP skills are compulsory
- A proactive approach and willingness to get involved in a broad role.
Salary (Rate): £85000 per annum
City: West London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Finance
Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a leading business to recruit a Senior Group Financial Reporting Accountant into their finance team on a 6-month FTC. This is a broad and hands-on role, ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys financial reporting, controls, and working closely with the wider business.
You will take ownership of key aspects of statutory and financial reporting, support month-end and year-end close, and help ensure the integrity of the balance sheet. The role will also involve working with senior stakeholders, supporting audit activity, and contributing to process improvements across finance.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate financial reporting in line with relevant accounting standards.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and controls.
- Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc finance projects where required.
- Improve reporting processes and strengthen financial control.
Requirements:
- Qualified accountant such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with 2 years PQE
- Practice experience is beneficial
- Strong experience in financial reporting and month-end close.
- Good technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
- Strong Excel and SAP skills are compulsory
- A proactive approach and willingness to get involved in a broad role.
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