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Group Consolidations Accountant, Engineering/Consulting, Central London, £85-95,000 We have a new role on with an international business who are looking for a Group Consolidations Accountant to join their London office. They are an engineering/infrastructure/consultancy group with revenues nearing £500m globally, this is a very technical role, reporting directly to the FD where you'll be responsible for group consolidations/compliance/financial statements/lead on audit. Responsibilities Support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of our subsidiaries in Germany and abroad in accordance with national and international accounting standards Preparation of the consolidated financial statements in the consolidation tool including the implementation of all consolidation steps Ensuring compliance with accounting regulations and compliance requirements Participation in various special projects, including MA transactions, post-merger integrations, ERP landscape optimisation projects and other digitalisation projects Profile Professional qualification in accounting (ACA/ACCA) Group Consolidations experience is essential 3-5 years of professional experience in group accounting Strong knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS / US GAAP) Very good knowledge of German (desirable) and English If this role is of interest then please do get in contact.
Our client, a leading Housing Association requires an Interim Group Accountant to provide a comprehensive financial reporting service across the Group. The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with practical knowledge of Group consolidation and financial accounting within Social Housing. Day to day duties: Assist with the production of monthly, quarterly and other ad hoc financial reporting Perform monthly reconciliations of control accounts Maintain the chart of accounts Assist in the production of the annual financial statements for the Group Assist in the production of the consolidated Group forecast Produce technical accounting expertise on FRS and Housing SORP Essential experience: CCAB qualified (or equivalent) Experience consolidating Group Accounts Experience working in social housing Please apply as soon as possible to secure an interview for this excellent opportunity.
Company description: Who is Amey? We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation's strategic assets. Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day. Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients. We are trusted partners of Government both national and local managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country. Job description: Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager - Consolidation to join our Finance team in London. This is a permanent, full-time role that offers Hybrid working from our Furnival Street Office, London. The purpose of the role is to deliver the Group subsidiary statutory accounts, in accordance with UK accounting standards. Reporting to the Head of Consolidation, you will be tasked to deliver the financial information needed to comply with internal and external reporting requirements and to provide technical accounting advice and support the Group. The standard hours of work are based on 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday. Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we're open to discussing working options that suit you. You will be responsible for: Supporting the statutory reporting process of the Group, ensuring accuracy, integrity and compliance with accounting regulations (IFRS, UK GAAP) Supporting the consolidation process of Group financial results Liaising with external and internal auditors Providing Group liaison, support and challenge to Business Unit Finance Directors on all compliance and statutory reporting matters Participating in Group/wider finance projects as required Delivering the Group and subsidiary statutory accounts, in accordance with UK accounting standards Technical accounting expertise including acquisitions & disposals, impairments, IFRS 16, pensions and other accounting developments Supporting with the monthly consolidation processes Supporting with budgeting and forecasting cycles including consolidation adjustments and eliminations Liaising with external auditors and management of the audit process Preparation of other reporting requirement Profile description: We want to hear from you if you have: Qualified Accountant with significant post qualification experience Good technical accounting expertise, including knowledge and practical experience of IFRS and UK GAAP Proven experience in accounting of ISA19, IAS28, IFRS3, IFRS10, IFRS11, IFRS12, IFRS16, IFRS36 and IAS37 Excellent knowledge or accounting practices and statutory requirements Solid knowledge of financial reporting/consolidation systems (SAP BPC) would be desirable Excellent analytical skills Excellent Excel and Word skills essential Previous experience in an audit firm (ideally one of the big 4') or in a consolidation department of a large Group business Experience preparing and delivering consolidated and company financial statements in large Groups Experience delivering consolidated financial results Experience liaising with external auditors in large groups We offer: What we can offer you When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan Pension Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday Bank Holidays Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives Company Car / Car allowance We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them. We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.
First move from Practice - Audit Group Accountant Global Retail Group - Food & Beverage £60,000 - £65,000 bonus and incredible benefits Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home pw) Central London Responsibilities: Working closely with Group Financial Reporting Manager as part of period end consolidation process as follows: To review the completeness and accuracy of IFRS 16 submissions on a monthly and quarterly basis working collaboratively with the relevant finance in-country teams to investigate unexpected items To review IFRS-16 related in-country controls on a monthly and quarterly basis To produce the Group IFRS 16 section of the consolidation on a quarterly basis and to own this process for the group at half-year and year end and liaising with external auditors Preparation of monthly head office entities accounting packs Maintain accurate accounting records for head office companies. This will include: Accounting for intercompany interest and settlement of intercompany interest and principal balances. Production of monthly management accounts for head office companies. Reporting of head office costs and intercompany recharges To identify and own projects relating to improvements in the reporting process, including controls and systems Completing analytical reviews of entities within the company, often in person, and producing reports for Group management identifying risks and findings from the review Research into technical accounting issues and preparation of accounting papers justifying policy positions for external auditors and divisions Preparation of intercompany reports and elimination journals on a monthly basis and ensuring accuracy of intercompany reporting in the group consolidation system. This will include co-ordinating with UK and overseas finance teams to ensure any discrepancies are identified and resolved on a timely basis. Ensuring the completeness of monthly reporting submissions by the group companies in the consolidation system, and ensuring that any discrepancies are identified and resolved on a timely basis. Preparation of various reports under the group's external debt agreement on a monthly basis. Assistance in review and reporting of monthly head office cost reports in preparation of head office cost budget and forecast as well as monthly head office budget vs actual reviews. Processing invoices and posting various journal entries as required Assisting Group Financial Reporting Manager in the preparation of Group and Head office entities' financial statements. Dealing with ad hoc requests from the Group Financial Controller, Group Head of Financial Reporting, Group Financial Reporting Manager and other senior managers as required. About You: WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND ACA qualified accountant within the audit practice Experience of auditing complex consolidations with listed companies Strong record of academic achievement. TECHNICAL/BUSINESS SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of the IFRS and UK GAAP Strong systems proficiency, particularly the use of Excel spreadsheets Knowledge of SAP, ALEA, Tagetik is a plus Good business presentation and technical writing skills. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Good communication skills, with interpersonal skills to be comfortable working with colleagues at all levels within the business.