Group Financial Reporting Accountant (3 Month Contract)

Interim Group Financial Reporting Accountant - Qualified Accountant

FTSE 250 | 3-Month Contract | Central London | 4 days a week in the office| £500 / Day

We are currently supporting a FTSE 250 manufacturing business based in Central London in their search for an Interim Group Financial Reporting Accountant to join the team on a 3-month contract. This is a high-impact role requiring an experienced financial reporting professional with a proven background in complex, listed environments.

Start date: ASAP

Location: Central London (4 days / week in the office)

Contract length: 3 months (with potential to extend)

Key responsibility for preparing timely and accurate consolidated financial information under IFRS and UK GAAP. Taking accountability for information provided to external auditors. It requires attention to detail and the ability to prepare analysis of accounting and reporting matters in a clear manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of annual and half-yearly statutory consolidated group financial statements under IFRS
• Preparation of UK stand-alone financial statements under FRS101
• Key contact for external auditors
• Preparation of regulatory returns (including ONS)
• Preparation of consolidated group cashflow and supporting analysis
• Review and challenge of working capital and related provisions
• Monitoring and analysing variances in group performance against budget
• Preparation of accounting entries for incentive plans (including share -based payments)
• Assistance in the preparation and analysis of group monthly management accounts
• Preparing high quality papers including analysis and interpretation of accounting standards
• Providing clear and relevant recommendations to business stakeholders on accounting related queries
• Support of initiatives to standardise and strengthen financial control across the group including that to support UK Corporate Reform
• Assistance with acquisition & disposal accounting and intangible valuation work
• Assistance with group quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with minimum 2 years post qualification experience
• Proven experience in financial reporting within FTSE 250 or FTSE 100 companies
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Knowledge of statutory reporting requirements
• Previous experience with plc group accounts and multi-currency consolidations
• Excellent excel skills and previous experience of group reporting packages
• Available to start immediately or at very short notice

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, hands-on reporting accountant to contribute in a visible and valuable role within a major UK-listed company.

To register your interest or learn more, please apply with your CV details for immediate to review.