Group Consolidation Accountant

Reed Finance are working with a FTSE 100 company based in Bristol city centre recruiting for a Group Consolidation Accountant to join them, initially on a 12-month FTC.

• Competitive salary + bonus + benefits
• Hybrid working
• Great culture

The Group Reporting team are responsible for the provision and control of financial information, including funds and subsidiaries. They support the wider finance function through the provision of financial reporting for management information and external reporting purposes. The team provide the group with technical accounting expertise and ensures that the group and its funds are compliant with statutory accounting and other legislative requirements.

The Group Consolidation Accountant is a senior role within the Group Reporting Team responsible for monthly consolidated earnings reporting and the interim and annual reports. You will be the go-to member of the team for technical accounting of group level transactions, structuring and reporting.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Responsible for the production of the monthly IFRS consolidation, EPRA balance sheet, EPRA earnings statement and EPRA NTA reconciliation for inclusion in the board pack. (NB: EPRA is a real estate specific set of reporting presentation rules)
• Responsible for the preparation of the financial statements for inclusion in the annual and interim reports. Includes liaising with senior management, the wider finance function, auditors, communications team and printers.
• Responsible for accounting for share capital and share option schemes (LTIPs and SAYE), including the monthly production of fair value and NI adjustments and accounting for new schemes, leavers, exercises etc.
• Responsible for the management and development of two qualified accountants, who support certain aspects of the role and oversee the production of entity financial statements.
• Oracle GL superuser - responsible for maintenance of the chart of accounts and cross validation rules, User Acceptance Testing (‘UAT’) as and when required for upgrades and other changes.
• A keen focus on accuracy, integrity and financial control within the finance function whilst maintaining a positive attitude to change and supporting business needs.
• Continual improvement of the processes and controls surrounding the monthly consolidation process.

The ideal candidate:

• Qualified finance professional ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Experience dealing with large groups and consolidation accounting are a must.
• Up to date technical accounting knowledge with experience of using this in reporting and a desire to keep abreast of current practise and legislative changes.
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced MS Excel Skills. Experience of using Oracle and Hyperion Financial Management (‘HFM’) is also desirable.
• An ability to communicate with individuals at various levels across the business and develop good working relationships.

For further information contact Charlotte Hasler at Reed Finance.