Description

We are working with a leading private equity fund seeking a technically strong Senior Group Accountant to join on a 6-month fixed term contract .

This opportunity would suit a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong group reporting and consolidation experience, ideally gained within financial services, investment management, private equity, or professional services. Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP will be important , alongside advanced Excel skills and the ability to work independently to tight deadlines.

THE ROLE:

This is a 6-month fixed term contract supporting the Group Finance team during a busy reporting cycle. The role will involve reviewing and validating consolidation outputs, supporting IFRS reporting requirements, preparing technical accounting analysis, and acting as a key point of contact for audit-related matters.

Key duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Support the group consolidation process, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data
2. Develop and maintain offline Excel-based consolidation models to validate system outputs
3. Investigate and resolve discrepancies between consolidation systems and offline models
4. Review financial statements and supporting schedules to ensure compliance with IFRS reporting requirements
5. Identify reporting gaps, inconsistencies, or disclosure issues and recommend appropriate adjustments
6. Support the preparation of audit-ready documentation and ensure files are clearly evidenced and well organised
7. Prepare technical accounting memos covering complex or judgemental areas, including impairment, reserves, and other significant transactions
8. Support IFRS 16 lease accounting reviews, including calculations and adjustment memos
9. Reconcile local GAAP to IFRS across group entities and ensure required adjustments are appropriately captured
10. Liaise with external auditors on consolidation, reporting, and technical accounting queries
11. Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and process improvement work as required

CANDIDATE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

1. Fully qualified accountant or strong equivalent experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
2. Strong background in group reporting and consolidations
3. Good technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and UK GAAP
4. Previous experience within financial services, investment management, private equity, or professional services would be advantageous
5. Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to build, review, and maintain robust financial models
6. Experience using consolidation systems would be beneficial
7. Strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
8. Able to work autonomously and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines
9. Clear and confident communicator, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and external auditors
10. Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
11. Strong judgement, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive financial information