Interim Group Reporting Accountant

🌍 Group Reporting Accountant - Global PE-Backed Business

Location: London
Duration: 6 months
WFH: Hybrid
Day Rate: £500 - £600 p/d

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and detail-driven Group Reporting Accountant to join their dynamic global finance team. This is a pivotal role supporting the Group's financial reporting under the ownership of their private equity investors

If you're passionate about technical accounting, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make an impact in a growing, PE-backed organisation, then this is the role for you.

What you'll do

• Own key elements of the monthly group consolidation process - ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient reporting.
• Prepare and support quarterly and annual external financial reporting, including statutory accounts and reporting to investors and lenders.
• Reconcile key balances and produce high-quality supporting schedules for Group reporting.
• Conduct analytical reviews of consolidated income statement, balance sheet, and cashflow.
• Support internal and external audits, driving smooth execution and embedding recommendations.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on recurring queries and ad hoc projects.
• Play a key role in the implementation and embedding of OneStream, improving processes and controls.
• Provide expertise on technical accounting and policy matters.
• Lead or support finance-related projects across the Group.

What we're looking for

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, OROC, OCC or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and group accounting.
• Hands-on experience in complex, multi-currency consolidations.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with group consolidation systems.
• A process-oriented, detail-focused professional who thrives under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communicator and natural collaborator with strong stakeholder management skills.