Interim Group Consolidation Accountant

The Hays Bristol senior finance team are currently recruiting for an interim Group Consolidation Accountant for a 9-12-month contract role in Bristol.
The Role
The Group Reporting team are responsible for the provision and control of financial information for the Group, including its funds and subsidiaries. They support the wider finance function through the provision of financial reporting for management information and external reporting purposes. The team provides 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 for the group. The right candidate will be the go-to member of the team for technical accounting of group level transactions, structuring and reporting.
This role will also require the development of a qualified entity accountant, to improve their financial understanding and process efficiency to deliver high quality and timely work to stakeholders, both internal and external.
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.
• Responsible for the preparation of the financial statements for inclusion in the annual and interim reports. Including liaising with senior management, the wider finance function, auditors, communications team and printers.
• 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 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.

What We're Looking for in You

• Qualified finance professional ACA/ACCA/CIMA (typically 3-5 years PQE).
• 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 desirable.
• A self-starter who can demonstrate initiative, with the ability to work at pace whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.
• An ability to communicate with individuals at various levels across the business and develop good working relationships.
• Comfortable and accomplished in working across departmental boundaries and senior management.
• Excellent analytical skills and an ability to explain complex requirements and processes to others in a coherent way.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol office ,
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