Job Description

Interim Group Accountant

Birmingham

6 month contract

£66,582 – £77,368pa

We are seeking an experienced Interim Group Accountant to lead the production of consolidated group accounts, strengthen financial governance, and support high‑quality statutory reporting. This is a senior, technically focused assignment ideal for someone with strong consolidation experience and the ability to operate confidently in a complex, multi‑entity environment.

The Role

As Interim Group Accountant, you will take ownership of:

* Group consolidation across multiple entities, ensuring alignment of accounting policies and reporting standards

* Intercompany eliminations, balance reviews, and reconciliation of group‑level adjustments

* Delivery of monthly consolidated accounts, annual statutory reporting, and audit‑ready working papers

* Oversight of goodwill, fair‑value adjustments, and non‑controlling interest calculations

* Strengthening financial controls, governance, and compliance with IFRS/FRS 102 and Group Accounting Manual requirements

* Providing expert technical accounting advice to senior finance leaders

* Supporting and mentoring the Financial Accounting team during a period of transition

What You’ll Bring

* Strong technical accounting background, ideally ACA/ACCA/CIMA

* Proven experience producing consolidated group accounts in a complex large organisation

* Excellent understanding of IFRS/FRS 102, acquisition accounting, and group reporting standards

* Ability to work at pace, manage competing deadlines, and deliver high‑quality outputs