Finance Consultant

Finance Consultant | £400 - £500 a day inside IR35 | Pontypridd, Wales | 12-month contract

Pigment is a change & transformation consultancy. We partner with other consultancies, government departments, and private sector organisations to deliver tailored, Embedded solutions that drive real change.

We are currently seeking a Finance Consultant to join our team on an interim/contract basis. Our consultant will lead the delivery of complex technical accounting processes, ensuring compliance with statutory regulatory, and group accounting standards. The role provides expert guidance on the application of accounting policies, supports the organisation's financial reporting obligations, and drives continuous improvement in financial governance and control.

Role responsibilities

• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance in statutory financial statements and regulatory returns in line with accounting standards and group policies.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to senior management on complex transactions, business initiatives, and accounting standard changes.
• Monitor and implement new and emerging accounting standards (eg, IFRS, UK GAAP), including impact assessments and stakeholder communication.
• Prepare and review complex accounting areas, including lease accounting (IFRS 16), lease amendments, impairments, and asset valuations.

Who we're looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with demonstrable experience in technical accounting and financial reporting within a complex organisation.
• High level of proficiency in interpreting and applying accounting standards (eg, IFRS, UK GAAP) to complex transactions and business scenarios.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide clear, actionable advice on technical accounting matters.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and support decision makers at all levels.
• Advanced Excel skills, such as combining and analysing data and performing scenario modelling (eg around discount rate changes)

Welsh language skills would be a very desirable addition!

If you'd like to know more and have the relevant experience, please apply promptly and one of our team will be in touch to discuss.

RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.