Group Financial Accountant - Temp-To-Perm

Overview

Job Title: Group Financial Accountant - Temp to Perm

Day Rate: £450 -£550 per day via umbrella (dependant on experience)

An established wealth and asset management company is seeking a skilled Group Financial Accountant to join their London-based finance team on a 6-month contract, with a possibility to go permanent afterwards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Group Consolidation (UK GAAP), including intercompany loans and eliminations.
• Verify that subsidiary reports align with the company's accounting standards.
• Ensure statutory compliance across all subsidiaries.
• Ensure financial statements comply fully with FRS 102.
• Coordinate year-end planning, audit requests, and balance sheet reviews.
• Prepare consolidated statutory accounts along with subsidiary accounts.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate audits.
• Prepare quarterly VAT reports for the Group.
• Support financial reporting on acquisition integrations, including fair value adjustments and goodwill calculations.
• Embrace a continuous improvement mindset, streamlining processes with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)
• Financial Services Experience
• Multi-Entity Group Consolidation Experience Required
• Technical Accounting Background
• Immediately available or notice period of no longer than 2 weeks
• Proficiency with Excel is essential; experience with NetSuite is a plus
• High attention to detail, with strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills to interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholders

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