We are supporting a dynamic, multi-site hospitality business in the appointment of an Interim Group Reporting Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, recently qualified accountant to join a fast-paced finance function and play a key role in delivering accurate and timely group financial reporting.
Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and wider finance team, the successful candidate will take ownership of key reporting activities, support the month-end process and ensure the integrity of financial information across a complex, multi-entity business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts and group reporting packs.
- Prepare and review group consolidations, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations and adjustments.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring reporting deadlines are met.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies across multiple entities.
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, including IFRS / UK GAAP as applicable.
- Analyse financial performance across the group, identifying material variances and providing commentary.
- Work closely with operational finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial reporting across sites.
- Support improvements to reporting processes, financial controls and systems.
Candidate Profile:
- ACA / ACCA qualified accountant with approximately 2 years' post-qualified experience.
- Strong technical accounting background, ideally gained within a group reporting or financial accounting environment.
- Previous experience of consolidations and multi-entity reporting is highly desirable.
- Experience within hospitality, leisure, retail or another multi-site environment would be advantageous.
- Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting / consolidation system
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Confident communicator who can work effectively with both finance and operational stakeholders.
- Proactive, hands-on approach and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.
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Interim Group Reporting Accountant employer: JSS
JSS is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture, encouraging collaboration and innovation in the heart of the UK near Bristol. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to influence strategic decisions in a pivotal role that shapes the future of hospitality revenue management. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and professional development.
