Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world's most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Group Consolidation & Reporting
- Support monthly, quarterly and annual consolidations.
- Prepare consolidation journals, eliminations and reclassifications.
- Reconcile intercompany balances and resolve differences.
- Prepare foreign currency translation adjustments.
- Review subsidiary submissions for completeness and consistency.
- Prepare group reporting schedules and analysis.
- Coordinate entity submissions to meet reporting deadlines.
- Prepare statutory consolidation schedules and audit support.
Acquisitions & Integration Support
- Assist with acquisition accounting and purchase price allocations.
- Prepare opening balance sheets for acquired entities.
- Integrate acquired businesses into group reporting.
- Maintain acquisition and goodwill schedules.
- Track post-acquisition reporting and integration actions.
Technical Accounting
- Prepare technical accounting papers and supporting evidence.
- Research accounting treatment for complex transactions.
- Support implementation of new standards and policies.
- Maintain accounting policies and reporting guidance.
- Promote consistent application of group accounting policies.
Audit & Compliance
- Prepare audit schedules and reconciliations.
- Respond promptly to auditor requests.
- Support statutory accounts across relevant jurisdictions.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
- Maintain clear, audit-ready support for reported balances.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Maintain consolidation systems and reporting tools.
- Support finance transformation and automation.
- Improve reporting efficiency and controls.
- Standardise processes across the European finance function.
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with local finance teams across Europe.
- Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Payroll and Corporate Finance.
- Build effective relationships with auditors and advisers.
- Provide clear analysis and reporting support to senior finance leaders.
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Group reporting, consolidation, audit or financial accounting experience.
- Strong accounting knowledge gained in a multi-entity environment.
- Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
- High attention to detail and sound reconciliation skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Consolidation software and ERP experience.
- Exposure to FRS 102 and/or US GAAP.
- Foreign currency accounting experience.
- Acquisition or integration project experience.
- Experience in professional services or an acquisitive, private equity-backed business.
Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief.
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
Consolidations Accountant in Cardiff employer: Cumming Group
Cumming Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the construction and real estate sectors. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values transparency and performance excellence, team members are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while working on impactful projects. Located in a vibrant area, employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere and the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.
