Group Consolidations - Project Accountant (Hybrid)

This temporary role as a Group Consolidations - Project Accountant in the financial services industry requires expertise in managing complex financial consolidations and reporting processes. The position in Leicester offers an opportunity to contribute to a key project within the accounting and finance department.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established financial services provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions. As a medium-sized organisation, they are committed to upholding excellence in their financial operations and providing exceptional services to their clients.

Description

• Deliver group financial accounting and reporting, including the consolidation of 4-6 legal entities.
• Support the implementation and use of a consolidation tool, ensuring accurate and efficient group reporting processes.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in line with accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Own statutory, quarterly, and annual group reporting processes.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, supporting audit delivery and responding to technical queries.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and internal group accounting policies.
• Support improvements to group reporting processes, controls, and documentation.
• Work closely with entity-level finance teams to ensure accurate and timely input into group reporting.

Profile

A successful Group Consolidations - Project Accountant should have:

• Strong background in financial accounting and group reporting, with hands-on consolidations experience.
• Experience working with multiple legal entities in a group structure.
• Good understanding of statutory reporting and audit processes.
• Comfortable working on both quarterly and annual reporting cycles.
• Experience implementing or working with consolidation tools is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data across entities.
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with auditors and senior finance stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate between GBP 360 and GBP 400, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work on a high-impact project within the financial services industry.
• Collaborative and professional working environment in Leicester.
• Chance to contribute to process improvements and drive impactful changes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Group Consolidations - Project Accountant to make a meaningful contribution. If you are based in Leicester or willing to commute, we encourage you to apply.