Group Accountant in London

Group Accountant in London

London Full-Time 50000 - 60000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
SLR Consulting Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Assist with accounting for corporate entities and improve finance processes.
  • Company: Dynamic environmental consultancy focused on meaningful change.
  • Benefits: Hybrid working, flexibility, and exposure to senior leadership.
  • Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for growth and development.
  • Why this job: Make an immediate impact in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
  • Qualifications: Part qualified accountant with experience in monthly close processes.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 Β£ per year.

About the Role

We are seeking a

Group Accountant to assist with the accounting for the Group's corporate entities.

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment where there is significant scope for improvement and automation in close processes and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

β€’ Assist the Group Accounting Manager with the following activities

  • Monthly close of the Group's corporate holding companies, reporting in line with Group timelines.
  • Intercompany recharge process for Corporate costs.
  • Settlement of intercompany balances.
  • Variance analysis of Corporate costs against budget.
  • Ensure all invoices for Corporate entities are correctly coded, approved and paid on a timely basis.
  • Post intercompany transactions and reconcile intercompany balances with counterparties.
  • Record debt interest and equity transactions.
  • Work with the Group Consolidation Manager and Group Financial Reporting Manager to ensure accurate, timely lender reporting and compliance.
  • Work with the Group Consolidation Manager to improve intercompany control processes and establish periodic intercompany settlement cycles.
  • Support requirements for annual statutory audit.
  • Assist with the Groups' transfer pricing calculations.
  • Liaise with Group Tax as appropriate.
  • Support continuous improvements in Finance processes.
  • Support Group Finance initiatives as required.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential Skills

  • Experience of a monthly close processes in a global and multi-currency organisation.
  • Part qualified accountant
  • Preferred Skills
  • Experience of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1).
  • Experience of multi-currency cash and liquidity management.
  • Experience in a private equity-backed or fast-growth environment is advantageous.
  • Behavioural Skills
  • Comfortable working at pace, managing multiple priorities in an evolving environment.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a willingness to get hands-on.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to drive meaningful change in a growing, mission-driven environmental consultancy.
  • Exposure to a PE-backed environment with high levels of senior leadership interaction.
  • Hybrid working with flexibility during peak reporting periods.
  • A dynamic, collaborative team where your contribution will have immediate impact
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Group Accountant in London employer: SLR Consulting Limited

Join our dynamic team as a Group Accountant, where you will have the opportunity to drive meaningful change within a mission-driven environmental consultancy. We offer a collaborative work culture that values your contributions and provides exposure to senior leadership in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working and flexibility during peak reporting periods, all while being part of a team committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

SLR Consulting Limited

Contact Details:

SLR Consulting Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Group Accountant in London

Monthly Close Processes
Intercompany Recharge Process
Variance Analysis
Invoice Coding and Approval
Intercompany Transactions Reconciliation
Debt Interest Recording
Equity Transactions Recording