Average Group Accountant salary in City of London

Group AccountantSalary: £60,000 to £70,000Location: Hybrid, Central LondonStart Date: FlexibleA high growth, consumer loved brand is looking for a Group Accountant to join its fast scaling finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a business known for innovation, energy, and a genuine investment in personal development. You will play a key role in strengthening the group’s financial reporting, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision making as the company continues its rapid expansion. What You Will Do:Work closely with the Group Reporting Manager on monthly consolidation and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely group reporting.Own monthly group balance sheet analyses and reconciliations, including key working capital and balance sheet KPIs.Take responsibility for the Group’s IFRS 16 calculations and related journal entries.Support cash management initiatives including liquidity optimisation and cash movements across entities.Assist with consolidated statutory accounts and key deliverables for the year end group audit.Identify opportunities to enhance and streamline financial processes, driving continuous improvement.Ensure compliance with accounting standards and reporting deadlines.Take a hands on, proactive approach to solving problems and supporting wider finance initiatives.Support a variety of ad hoc projects as the business continues to scale.What You Bring:Qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA) with at least 3 years post qualification experience.Experience in FMCG or Retail is beneficial.Strong technical accounting knowledge with consolidation experience.Advanced Excel skills and strong organisational ability.Independent, proactive mindset with a solutions focused approach.Enthusiastic about improving processes and supporting a growing business.Experience Required:Minimum 3 years post qualification experience.Education:Qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA).What’s On Offer:Discretionary bonus, pension, and food and wellbeing allowance.27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.Private healthcare.Flexible working arrangements.A high growth environment that invests heavily in personal and professional development.

Interim Group Accountant – FMCGLondon (Hybrid: 2–3 days in office) 12-month FTC | £60,000We are currently supporting a fast-growing consumer goods business in London with the appointment of an Interim Group Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract.This is a hands-on role within a dynamic FMCG environment, offering exposure to group reporting, consolidation, and senior stakeholder interaction.Key responsibilities:Ownership of group consolidations across multiple entitiesPreparation of group monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated accountsManaging intercompany reconciliations and eliminationsSupporting statutory reporting and audit processesLiaising with finance teams across the group to ensure timely and accurate reportingDriving improvements in reporting processes and controls where requiredCandidate requirements:ACA qualified, Big 4 trainedProven experience in an FMCG / consumer goods environmentStrong technical accounting background with excellent group consolidation experienceImmediately available (or on short notice)Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving businessPackage:£60,000 per annum12-month contractHybrid working: 2–3 days per week in the London officeThis role would suit a technically strong accountant looking for a high-impact interim position within a well-known consumer business.

Group Technical Accounting Manager (6-months FTC)London / Hybrid (3 days per week office based)£80,000 - £100,000 (depending on exp)Arthur Financial are partnered with an international insurance and reinsurance group to support with their search for a Group Technical Accounting Manager to support it's Group Finance function through a critical year-end and post-acquisition reporting period.This is high-profile role working closely with senior finance leadership, auditors and external advisers, with a strong focus on technical accounting, acquisition accounting and statutory reporting.Key Responsibilities Act as the technical accounting SME for the group, providing guidance on complex accounting matters under UK GAAPEnsure consistent application of group accounting policies across multiple legal entitiesLead acquisition accounting for newly acquired businesses, including:Day 1 balance sheet reviewsPurchase price allocations (PPA)Accounting for deferred and contingent considerationPolicy alignment adjustments and consolidation entriesPrepare and review statutory financial statements (UK and offshore entities where applicable)Produce and defend technical accounting papers for auditors and Audit CommitteeSupport goodwill impairment reviews and share-based payment accountingLiaise with external auditors, valuation specialists, advisers and company secretarial teamsMaintain a robust financial control environment during periods of change and integration Experience & Skills Required ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)Strong technical accounting background within insurance, reinsurance or brokingIn-depth knowledge of UK GAAP, particularly acquisition accountingProven experience working through year-end reporting and auditsComfortable operating in complex, multi-entity group structuresAdvanced Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systemsHands-on, detail-driven and able to deliver under tight deadlines Personal Attributes Highly organised with excellent attention to detailProactive and solutions-focusedConfident communicator with senior stakeholdersAble to operate autonomously in fast-paced environments