Group Consolidation Accountant

Interim Group Consolidation Accountant 6 Months with potential to extend ASAP start £500PD - £600PD inside (flex for the right candidate) 2
-3 days per week in Central London We are working with a rapidly growing organisation to appoint a Group Consolidation Accountant into its Group Finance function. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role with a pure focus on group consolidation, working across a complex, international and multi-entity environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of the end-to-end consolidation process, covering both monthly reporting and statutory group financial statements.

Reporting into the Head of Accounting, you will also play a key role in the external audit process and support the wider Group Finance team on technical accounting matters, particularly around acquisitions, impairment and consolidation adjustments.

Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end group consolidation process across a complex international group Prepare consolidated financial information for monthly reporting and statutory accounts Manage intercompany differences, eliminations and consolidation adjustments Oversee foreign currency translation and related consolidation accounting Support goodwill, asset and investment impairment assessments Ensure compliance with relevant IFRS, particularly IFRS 3, IFRS 10 and IAS 36 Act as the key point of contact for external auditors at group level Support deferred tax considerations arising from consolidation adjustments Identify opportunities to improve and automate the consolidation process Work closely with finance teams across the wider group to ensure accurate and timely reporting About You Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Significant experience in group consolidation within a complex, international environment Strong technical IFRS knowledge, particularly business combinations, fair value and impairment Experience reviewing DCF models in an impairment or valuation context Strong understanding of consolidation processes and preparation of group financial statements Experience managing external audit relationships at group level Strong Excel skills and experience with a group consolidation/reporting system Excellent analytical and communication skills, with strong attention to detail Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the consolidation process