Intercompany Accountant

In this role you will lead a significant balance sheet and intercompany reconciliation project. You'll take ownership of reviewing and reconciling intercompany balances that have built up over a number of years, identifying the root causes of discrepancies and working with stakeholders across the group to improve data integrity, controls and reporting processes.

Client Details

A large business based in West Yorkshire.

• Review and reconcile historic intercompany balances across multiple entities
• Investigate and resolve long-standing accounting discrepancies
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis
• Identify root causes of historical issues and implement corrective actions
• Develop robust intercompany reconciliation processes and controls
• Improve reporting accuracy and strengthen the balance sheet control environment.

• Extensive balance sheet reconciliation experience
• Previous exposure to intercompany accounting within a multi-entity environment
• Experience resolving historic accounting issues and improving controls
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work with large data sets
• A methodical, analytical approach with excellent attention to detail
• Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience.

We're looking for a technically strong accountant who enjoys forensic-style finance work and has a genuine interest in solving complex accounting challenges.

• Annual salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• A 6-12 month fixed term contract with a quick start
• Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office
• Opportunity to own and deliver a high-profile finance improvement project
• Significant exposure to senior stakeholders
• The chance to leave a lasting legacy within the finance function

This role would suit somebody who genuinely enjoys getting under the bonnet of a business, untangling complex issues and creating processes that stand the test of time.