Interim Group Accountant

Interim Group Accountant Birmingham 6 month contract £66,582 – £77,368pa We are seeking an experienced Interim Group Accountant to lead the production of consolidated group accounts, strengthen financial governance, and support high‑quality statutory reporting. This is a senior, technically focused assignment ideal for someone with strong consolidation experience and the ability to operate confidently in a complex, multi‑entity environment. The Role As Interim Group Accountant, you will take ownership of: * Group consolidation across multiple entities, ensuring alignment of accounting policies and reporting standards * Intercompany eliminations, balance reviews, and reconciliation of group‑level adjustments * Delivery of monthly consolidated accounts, annual statutory reporting, and audit‑ready working papers * Oversight of goodwill, fair‑value adjustments, and non‑controlling interest calculations * Strengthening financial controls, governance, and compliance with IFRS/FRS 102 and Group Accounting Manual requirements * Providing expert technical accounting advice to senior finance leaders * Supporting and mentoring the Financial Accounting team during a period of transition What You’ll Bring * Strong technical accounting background, ideally ACA/ACCA/CIMA * Proven experience producing consolidated group accounts in a complex large organisation * Excellent understanding of IFRS/FRS 102, acquisition accounting, and group reporting standards * Ability to work at pace, manage competing deadlines, and deliver high‑quality outputs