At a Glance
- Tasks: Support group consolidation, prepare management accounts, and assist with budgeting and reporting.
- Company: Join a multinational commodities trading group in vibrant Central London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities to improve processes and grow your career.
- Why this job: Gain broad exposure in finance while working in an international environment.
- Qualifications: Newly qualified or finalist ACA/ACCA with consolidation experience required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Central London (Hybrid – 1–2 days WFH)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + benefits
Our client, a multinational commodities trading group, is looking for an Assistant Group Accountant to join its central London finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or finalist ACA / ACCA accountant with group consolidation experience, either from an audit background or an existing industry role. The position offers broad exposure across group reporting, year-end, budgeting, and technical accounting within an international environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the monthly group consolidation process
- Prepare monthly group management accounts and reporting
- Maintain financial results for a number of group and holding entities
- Assist with consolidation journals, intercompany adjustments, and reporting queries
- Support the year-end close and statutory reporting process
- Liaise with external auditors and respond to audit queries
- Assist with the annual budgeting process
- Work closely with international finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Support technical accounting matters and ad hoc group finance projects
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls, and finance processes
Role Requirements
- Newly qualified or finalist ACA / ACCA, or equivalent
- Consolidation experience is essential, either from industry or auditing group consolidations
- Candidates making their first move from audit will be considered
- Strong Excel skills
- Good understanding of financial reporting and core accounting principles
- Experience working with auditors, either in practice or industry
- Exposure to technical accounting or financial statements preparation would be advantageous
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Proactive, organised, and comfortable working to reporting deadlines
- Collaborative approach with an interest in improving processes and reporting
Assistant Group Accountant in London employer: Handpicked Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic finance team that values collaboration and professional growth, offering a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. As a Finance Assistant, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages continuous learning and development, while contributing to meaningful financial processes in a fast-paced environment. With competitive remuneration and the opportunity to enhance your skills, this role is perfect for those seeking a rewarding career in finance.
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