Interim Group Financial Accountant

The Group Financial Controller will lead the Group's statutory consolidation and reporting processes. This is an initial 6 month contract to ensure accurate and IFRS compliant reporting. I am looking for a candidate with experience of leading the end-to-end consolidation process.

Large Group based in Cambridgeshire. The role is hybrid and you will be required to be in the office at least 1 day a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end consolidation process for half-year and year-end
• Review and validate subsidiary submissions, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Prepare and post consolidation journals, including intercompany eliminations and adjustments
• Perform detailed variance analysis on consolidated results and movement
• Prepare Group and UK statutory financial statements
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, managing audit deliverables and queries
• Ensure strong internal controls over group reporting and consolidation adjustments
• Drive process improvements, standardisation, and automation across reporting cycles

Key Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in group consolidation and statutory reporting
• Proven knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements
• Exposure to complex group structures

Competitor package on offer

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.