Interim Group Financial Accountant
An opportunity to be at the centre of a global business transformation, where your technical insight will help shape the future of this company.
This international group is streamlining its operations to focus on high-growth, high-impact sectors. With operations across 15 countries and a newly accelerated strategy, this close knit, professional finance function sits at the heart of a transformation that will reshape the business
Salary: £60K-£80K
Hybrid working: 3 days office based each week
Location: Crawley
About the Role
We are seeking a high-calibre Interim Group Financial Accountant to join a Group Finance team at a pivotal moment. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, you will be a key figure in the Group's financial reporting and consolidation process. You'll work closely with a fellow Group Financial Accountant to deliver robust, timely, and accurate reporting across all group entities during this transformational period. Although interim, this position is replacing a permanent team member and will run for at least 12 months, with the potential to extend up to 24 months as the Group executes its divestment and refocus strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead the multi-currency consolidation of group accounts - monthly, half-year, full-year, forecasts, and budgets.
- Prepare the financial sections of annual/interim reports and ensure tax disclosures are complete and compliant.
- Work directly with external auditors, ensuring seamless audit processes.
- Maintain compliance with IFRS, manage updates to Group accounting policies, and provide technical accounting support.
- Take charge of disposal accounting for businesses exiting the Group.
- Own and manage the Group's Cognos reporting system, including updates and documentation.
- Perform Group-level accounting for goodwill impairments, IFRS16 leases, share-based payments, and expected credit loss modelling.
Qualifications required:
ACA qualified Accountant
Required Skills:
- Proven expertise in technical accounting
- Solid experience in multi-currency group consolidations.
- Experience with IFRS and tax accounting preferred.
- Familiarity with consolidation systems
- A proactive, hands-on mindset and a collaborative team spirit
Preferred skills:
- Experience with disposals would be an advantage
- Familiarity with Cognos desirable but not essential