A leading financial services business is looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Accountant to join its Group Finance team on an interim basis for the next 6-7 months.
The role will take ownership of the preparation of statutory and consolidated financial statements and the associated year-end external audit process.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of statutory and consolidated group accounts for a number of UK entities.
- Prepare and update financial statements, disclosures and supporting workpapers in line with UK GAAP / FRS 102.
- Manage the audit process and act as a key contact for external auditors.
- Research technical accounting issues and prepare clear accounting papers and recommendations.
- Coordinate inputs from Finance, Tax, Legal and other stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines.
- Identify and resolve accounting, reporting and audit issues proactively.
- Ensure all reporting and audit deliverables are accurate, well documented and review-ready.
About You
- Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
- Strong hands-on experience preparing statutory and consolidated financial statements.
- Good technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102.
- Proven experience managing external audits
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills.
- Able to work autonomously and take ownership of deliverables.
- Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
- Financial services or asset management experience would be advantageous.
