Interim Group Financial Accountant

Hybrid: London/Crawley

Salary: £60K-£70K

We are looking for an experienced Interim Group Financial Accountant to join a Group Finance team during an exciting period of transformation.

This is a hands-on role that combines technical financial reporting with the opportunity to improve the way Group Finance operates. Alongside delivering high-quality monthly and statutory reporting, you'll play a key role in streamlining processes, driving efficiencies and helping shape the future finance operating model.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly group consolidation process.
• Prepare accurate and timely Group management reporting.
• Coordinate the consolidation of budgets and forecasts across the Group.
• Support the preparation of half-year and year-end statutory reporting under IFRS.
• Act as a key contact during the external audit process.
• Ensure robust financial controls and reporting standards are maintained.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve reporting processes.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, including process redesign, automation and standardisation.
• Work with internal stakeholders and offshore support teams to transition suitable activities and improve the efficiency of the Group Finance function.
• Document and embed improved reporting processes and controls.

Skills/ Experience required:

• Qualified Accountant /Qualified by experience
• Experience in Group consolidation
• Experience using Cognos