Senior Group Reporting Accountant

We are partnering with the European head office of this global IT solutions business in their search for a high-calibre Senior Group Reporting Accountant to join their team in London. This is a great role for an ambitious individual looking for a platform to shine in the next step of their career, and autonomy to manage full consolidation and technical accounting matters in a reputable company which takes good care of its employees.

The role will be based in Central London, and offers up to 50% working-from-home.

What you will do

Reporting to the Head of Group Reporting, you will manage the full spectrum of Group financial reporting process and consolidation, and prepare yearly statutory accounts. You will also manage the audit process for the Group, eg. clearing any accounting issues surfaced with external auditors in time for quarterly and annual reporting.

You will also provide technical accounting advice and support to other finance teams within the Group (and its subsidiaries), and share any relevant new accounting guidelines. This includes making relevant recommendations and providing IFRS accounting solutions to the management team on any new business issues / relevant accounting issues that may arise.

As the Group continually grows, you will also support the Group with acquisition accounting, help to set new entities up with the Group's accounting policies and system, and continually seek to improve internal processes.

Key skills and experience

• Qualified Accountant (eg. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar qualification)
• Relevant experience in a similar capacity in a similar Group consolidation / technical accounting role
• Prior big 4 / Practice audit experience
• Experience with Hyperion will be a great advantage
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent communication skills

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003