Average Reporting Accountant salary in Stansted, Essex

I am pleased to be exclusively working with our client who are a large, fast-paced and dynamic group headquartered in Bishop’s Stortford. With diverse operations, the business offers an excellent environment for technically strong finance professionals seeking broad exposure and career development within a high-performing team.This is a technically focused Group Reporting Accountant position with wide exposure across the business. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll take ownership of group consolidations, statutory reporting, and technical accounting, while supporting senior leadership with high-quality financial insight and compliance activities. Key Responsibilities Prepare and deliver the monthly group consolidation and support management reporting.Lead the year-end financial reporting process, including statutory accounts and audit coordination.Manage the relationship with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and timely audit process.Monitor and implement updates to IFRS and UK GAAP, ensuring compliance across the group.Support acquisition/disposal accounting, group restructures and ad hoc technical projects.Partner with teams across the business to improve reporting quality and consistency.Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements to streamline reporting. About You Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), ideally trained in a top-tier practice or a complex group environment.Strong technical knowledge of consolidation, financial reporting, and IFRS/UK GAAP.Proven experience in group accounts preparation and liaising with external auditors.Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders.Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to develop within a growing and supportive team.  If this exciting new role sounds like the next step in your career, then please contact Andy Dowsett at Rutherford Briant Executive.Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.

Are you an experienced Group Reporting professional looking for an exciting interim opportunity within a large, fast-paced organisation? We’re exclusively partnering with a market-leading business based in Bishop’s Stortford to recruit an Interim Group Reporting Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract. As Interim Group Reporting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering accurate, timely, and insightful group financial reporting. Working closely with the Finance Leadership Team, you’ll provide technical accounting expertise and ensure compliance with all relevant reporting standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual Group financial statementsManage the external audit process, ensuring all reporting deadlines are metOversee the delivery of technical accounting papers and disclosures in line with IFRS/UK GAAPProvide technical guidance and act as a key point of contact for group reporting queriesSupport process improvements and systems enhancements to drive reporting efficiencyPartner with senior stakeholders to provide strategic insight and analysis About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)Significant experience in group consolidation and reporting in a complex, multi-entity environmentStrong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS / UK GAAP)Previous exposure to listed or large private businesses advantageousConfident communicator with the ability to influence at a senior levelAvailable to commit to a 12-month FTC, working 3–4 days per week Why Apply? Highly competitive pro rata salary of £100,000 – £120,000 FTEJoin a well-established, growing organisation during a period of transformationMake a tangible impact at group level Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.

You'll support the Finance Director directly and take ownership of management accounting across a group of 14 companies. This role suits someone confident, organised, and experienced in multi entity accounting, fixed assets, and fleet related finance Client Details Our client is a group transport services, employing drivers and passenger assistants. Description Key Responsibilities Management Accounting Prepare monthly management accounts across multiple entitiesOwnership of journals, accruals, and prepaymentsMaintain and reconcile fixed asset registersSupport cost centre reporting and monthly packs Fleet & Fixed Assets Manage accounting for a fleet of 6,000 vehiclesHandle HP agreements and associated accountingEnsure accurate tracking and reporting of fixed assets Statutory & Financial Reporting Assist in drafting statutory accountsSupport year-end processes and external audit Systems & Process Work with Accounts IQ (new system implementation)Use strong IT skills to streamline reporting and processes Profile Strong management accounting backgroundConfident with fixed assets, journals, and multi-entity reportingExperience drafting statutory accountsIT-savvy and comfortable with new systemsAble to work independently and take ownershipStrong communicator who can work closely with the FD Job Offer Competitive salary Based in Stansted - 5 days a week