Senior Group Accountant

Senior Group Accountant

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£70,000 Per year
Inside
Hybrid
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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Accounting Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Bank Reconciliations Consolidated Financial Statement Consolidation Equity and Debt External Auditing Finance Financial Consolidations Financial Data Financial Statements Generally Accepted Accounting Principles International Financial Reporting Standards Lease Accounting Management Microsoft Excel Private Equity Stakeholder Management

Summary: The Senior Group Accountant role is a 6-month fixed-term contract based in London, focusing on supporting the Group Finance function of a global Private Equity firm. The position requires a technically proficient accountant to manage the group consolidation process, ensure compliance with IFRS, and assist in preparing consolidated financial statements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in group reporting and IFRS consolidations, along with advanced Excel skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain a consolidation model in Excel to validate the accuracy and completeness of the group consolidation system.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies between consolidation system outputs and offline models.
  • Provide assurance over the integrity of group financial data and consolidation processes.
  • Review proforma financial statements to ensure compliance with IFRS reporting requirements.
  • Support the enhancement of financial statement disclosures in line with audit expectations and best practices.
  • Apply working knowledge of IFRS 16 to review lease accounting across the group.
  • Prepare reconciliations from local GAAP to IFRS across group entities.
  • Ensure all supporting documentation is audit-ready and well-organized.
  • Act as a key contact for auditors on consolidation and financial reporting matters.

Key Skills:

  • Fully qualified ACA or equivalent accountant with 2-3 years of post-qualified experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related discipline.
  • Strong background in group reporting and IFRS consolidations.
  • Financial services experience preferred, either within industry or professional services.
  • Private Equity experience is advantageous but not essential.
  • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including experience building and reviewing complex models.
  • Familiarity with consolidation systems, particularly Tagetik, is desirable.
  • Highly independent and able to operate autonomously.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational capability.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and auditors.

Salary (Rate): £70,000.00/yr

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Group Accountant – 6 month FTC

London Hybrid

6 month Fixed Term Contract

£60,000 - £70,000

Overview

We are partnering with a growing global Private Equity firm to recruit a technically strong Senior Group Accountant to support the Group Finance function. This role will play a critical part in supporting the group consolidation process, ensuring IFRS compliance, and assisting with the group’s consolidated financial statements.

Responsibilities.

  • Develop and maintain a consolidation model in Excel to independently validate the accuracy and completeness of the group consolidation system
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies between consolidation system outputs and offline models
  • Provide assurance over the integrity of group financial data and consolidation processes
  • Review proforma financial statements to ensure full compliance with IFRS reporting requirements
  • Support the enhancement of financial statement disclosures in line with audit expectations and best practice
  • Apply working knowledge of IFRS 16 to review lease accounting across the group, including supporting calculations and technical documentation
  • Prepare reconciliations from local GAAP to IFRS across group entities, ensuring all required consolidation adjustments are captured
  • Ensure all supporting documentation is audit-ready, well organised, and clearly evidenced
  • Act as a key contact for auditors on consolidation and financial reporting matters

Candidate Profile:

  • Fully qualified ACA or equivalent accountant with a 2-3 years of post qualified experience gained within a corporate environment.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related discipline
  • Strong background in group reporting and IFRS consolidations
  • Financial services experience preferred, either within industry or professional services
  • Private Equity experience is advantageous but not essential
  • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
  • Advanced Excel skills, including experience building and reviewing complex models
  • Familiarity with consolidation systems, particularly Tagetik, is desirable
  • Highly independent and able to operate autonomously
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational capability
  • Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and auditors

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