Group Accountant

INTERIM GROUP ACCOUNTANT

Hybrid Working

Day rate £500 to £650 per day

Euston – London

Contract - 3 to 4 Months

T2M Resourcing have been appointed to recruit an Interim Group Accountant role for a leading software services company due to internal promotion. On an interim basis of 3 to 4 months this hybrid role (3 days in the office / 2 days flexible) is within easy walking distance of London Euston and Kings Cross railway stations!

This privately equity backed group has an exceptional customer base and comprises a number of group companies that complement each other, generating multiple recurring revenue streams. The role requires a technically strong qualified accountant with prior experience of working as a Group Accountant or auditing group companies.

What will you be doing?

As Interim Group Accountant you will report to the Group Financial and your responsibilities will include:

Responsibility for all aspects of month end management accounts and statutory reporting processes (UK GAAP & IFRS), consolidating results from multiple UK and US entities.

Ensure all statutory reporting requirements are submitted on a timely basis, including CT, VAT & R&D tax credit submissions

Being the key point of contact for external auditors

Review of balance sheet reconciliations for all group companies

Cashflow reporting and treasury management including some client cash accounting funds

Accounting for and processing group cost recharges

Take the initiative on improving processes and procedures, making best use of technology (including AI) to ensure that the business can scale up whilst being highly efficient

Work with the Head of FP&A to ensure the flow of high quality and accurate data & insights

Work with the group Financial Controller and other senior leadership team members on the delivery of ad-hoc projects

What are we looking for?

The company takes great pride in its open and progressive culture where everyone can ‘have their say’ and make a positive difference!Key skills and experience we require are:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) with prior experience of working in a similar group accounting role.

Great IT skills (particularly Excel) with a strong interest in implementing new technology to improve processes and efficiency

Excellent communication skills (at all levels) with the ability to influence and inspire

Passionate about accuracy and meeting deadlines

Highly efficient but relaxed in style – the company has a friendly and collegiate culture where staff take personable accountability but love working as part of a team

A good level ‘self-awareness’ – able to identify personal development needs as well as key strengths that contribute to the overall success of the business

Please note: Candidates MUST be committed to working in the office 2 days per week (3 days WFH / flexible) and have the right work in the UK on a permanent basis without the need for sponsorship.