The Consultancy Group are working closely with a FTSE 100 business who are in search for an Interim Group Accountant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of accounting records for a portfolio of Group companies
• Ownership and reconciliation of allocated balance sheet accounts
• Assistance with accounting for property, financing and tax structures in line with business requirements
• Management of accounting integration for relevant acquisitions and disposals
• Preparation of the Group's subsidiary statutory accounts
• Liaise with external auditors and the internal Group Reporting team
• Ensure the Group's statutory accounts are filed with Companies House on a timely basis
• Be a subject matter expert for a specific accounting area e.g. pensions, cash flow, share based payments etc.
• Own all accounting entries for subject area.
• Ensure correct presentation of subject area in Group accounts
• Assist with the production of the Group's periodic management accounts, ensuring all consolidation journals are posted and reconciled
• Assist with the intercompany process ensuring that all Group balances are accurately reconciled and agreed on a periodic basis
• Preparation of cash flow statement
• Manage the budgeting & forecasting process for the allocated balance sheet accounts
• Perform a high standard of ad hoc analysis to support the CFO and Director of Group Finance which identifies key issues and opportunities for improvement

Key Skills:

• Qualified accountant with good knowledge of IFRS standards
• At least 3 years PQE, including time in practice and industry
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal support
• Good systems skills (Excel, Oracle & Hyperion)
• Excellent communication and influencing skills