Reporting Accountant in London

Wood has a fantastic opportunity for a Group Reporting Accountant to support with the delivery of the Group consolidation and the Group's external financial reporting. This is an exciting role for candidates who are looking to increase their exposure to a full Group reporting cycle and to the OneStream implementation. This role is based in our London office, with hybrid working of three days in the office and two remote a week. #LI-hybridThe RoleReporting to the Senior Group Reporting Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate and timely Group financial reporting. You will prepare the reconciliations, schedules, analysis, and supporting data that underpin the Group consolidation process, while contributing to the production of the Annual Report and monthly financial performance reviews.

Working closely with business unit finance teams and a broad range of Group finance stakeholders, you will be the first point of contact for routine reporting submissions and audit requests, helping to ensure the quality and integrity of financial information across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to develop expertise in group reporting within a complex, international business environment, with exposure to external auditors and senior finance leadership.

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Wood delivers solutions across more than 60 countries with local offices covering all major energy and materials hubs globally. For more than 160 years, we have partnered with clients to deliver engineering, advisory and operational solutions to some of the world's most complex and critical challenges in energy and materials.

What we can offerMeaningful and interesting projects we support green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transitionFlexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangementsCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voiceCompetitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the marketFlexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyleCommitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interestsGlobal connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Expected: Qualified, part-qualified, finalist or newly qualified accountant (e.g. ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA) – study support will be available Experience in a finance reporting, management accounting or audit role, ideally within a multi-entity or international groupUnderstanding of double entry, consolidation principles and intercompany accountingAwareness of IFRS and a willingness to build technical knowledge on the jobStrong Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups, and comfort working with large data extractsAbility to work to a fixed reporting timetable and to prioritise across competing requestsClear written and verbal communication and able to communicate with colleagues across different cultures and multiple time zonesDesirable: Exposure to a consolidation or reporting systemPersonal attributes: Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and qualityCurious and analytical, with a desire to understand the story behind the numbersOrganised and reliable, with the ability to manage priorities effectivelyProactive in identifying issues and driving solutionsOpen to learning, development, and feedbackCollaborative, with strong relationship-building skills. Demonstrates integrity and aligns with the Group's valuesPreparing routine consolidation journals and supporting documentation for reviewPreparing supporting schedules and assigned note disclosures for the Group Annual Report and interim financial statementsPreparing balance sheet and income statement variance analysis, and explaining movements for reviewCompiling audit deliverables and prepared-by-client schedules, and responding to external auditor sample requests on assigned areasMaintaining the Group reporting calendar, submission tracker and business unit contact list, and chasing outstanding submissionsMaintaining reporting process documentation and retaining evidence that reporting controls have operatedSupporting user acceptance testing and data validation for the OneStream implementationPreparing ad hoc analysis and information requests for the Group Reporting and Consolidation teamFull timePosting Date: 2026-09-09