Overview

Group Financial Accountant (FTC / Temp) – Central London (Hybrid - 3 days in office) – Circa £70,000 (or equivalent day rate)Fixed Term Contract / Temporary - until February 2026An established and well-respected group is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to join the finance team on a temporary / fixed-term basis until February 2026. This role is pivotal in supporting the Group Financial Controller and new Finance Controller through a busy year-end, audit and a range of process improvement projects.The Role

You''ll take ownership of group consolidations, statutory accounts and audit preparation, working closely with external auditors and tax advisors. Alongside this, you''ll partner with colleagues across Payroll, Accounts Payable and Finance Business Partnering to ensure robust controls and accurate reporting. Key areas include:Preparing and consolidating management accounts, forecasts and budgetsDrafting year-end statutory accounts and supporting notesLiaising with auditors and coordinating audit deliverablesSupporting tax compliance and SAO requirementsReviewing and enhancing financial processes and controlsContributing to project work around process improvementAbout You

Fully qualified accountant

(ACA preferred, ideally with audit background)Strong technical grasp of consolidations and UK GAAPProven track record of delivering under tight deadlines at year-endConfident communicator, able to work across functions and with external stakeholdersHighly organised with excellent attention to detailAdvanced Excel skillsWhy Apply?

This is a great opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys the challenge of year-end, group reporting and audit. You''ll play a hands-on role in shaping processes, while gaining exposure across a complex group structure.The role is hybrid with at least 3 days in the Central London office. Immediate start available.Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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