Average Group Accountant salary in City of London

A listed business based in Central London is looking for a Group Reporting Manager to join their high performing team. Measures of Success: · Timely and accurate delivery of the internal and external accounts · Seen as a key part of the finance team · Ability to deal with ad hoc financial accounting queries · Communicating articulately with senior management · Good relationship with local accounting teams and external auditors Key Areas of Responsibility: · Preparation of annual and half-yearly statutory consolidated group financial statements under IFRS, key contact point for external auditors. Also including liaison with other departments such as tax, treasury, company secretariat, and business unit heads · Preparation of head office stand-alone financial statements under FRS101 · Preparation of consolidated group cashflow · Review and challenge of working capital and related provisions · Monitoring and analysing variances in group performance against budget · Preparation of accounting entries for incentive plans (including share -based payments) · Preparation of group annual impairment review · Assistance in the preparation and analysis of group monthly management accounts · Preparing high quality papers including analysis and interpretation of accounting standards · Providing clear and relevant recommendations to business stakeholders on accounting related queries · Support of initiatives to standardise and strengthen financial control across the group including that to support UK Corporate Reform · Assistance with acquisition and disposal accounting and intangible valuation work · Assistance with group quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process · Ad hoc project work Person specification and key skills: · Qualified (ACA or equivalent) · Previous experience with plc group accounts and consolidations · Good technical accounting knowledge and previous IFRS experience is essential · Knowledge of statutory reporting requirements · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, team player · Excellent excel skills and previous experience of group reporting packages · Ability to work under pressure during key times · Good project management skills

Group Accountant - £50,000 - £60,000 - Brentwood, Essex (Hybrid 2 days/wk from home) This privately-owned real estate company based in Brentwood, Essex, is seeking to recruit a recently qualified accountant seeking a first move into Industry. The Role: Reporting to the Group FC, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting to support decision-making across the business. Working closely with operational and central teams, you'll play a vital role in strengthening financial control and ensuring regulatory compliance. Main responsibilities: Preparation of group consolidated financial statements and annual statutory accountsLeading the year-end audit process and liaising with external auditorsMonthly management accounts preparation for central functionsSupporting corporation tax submissions alongside external advisorsPreparation of VAT returns and ONS/statutory reportingPartnering with central departments to support financial planning, reporting and forecastingDriving process improvement and strengthening internal reporting Your background: ACA/ACCA qualified accountantStrong experience preparing statutory accounts and/or managing external auditsComfortable working across multi-entity or group structuresAdvanced Excel skills and confident using reporting toolsClear communication skills, with the ability to engage both finance and non-finance stakeholdersAn interest in working in a values-led, purpose-driven environment with commercial ambition Broadstone Resourcing Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business and all appointments will be made on merit alone.

Our Client, A Global Media Brand, is looking to recruit an ACA/CA/ACCA Group Consolidations Accountant reporting to the Head of Management Reporting. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the leading businesses in their field in this sustained period of growth in a truly international brand. You will be responsible for:- Responsible for the monthly consolidation ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.Ownership and reconciliation of all consolidation book entries and GL’s.Ensuring resolution of intercompany mismatches prior to performing the consolidation.Completion of group level analytics each quarter.Work closely with technical accounting teams when required to maintain consistency in application of group accounting policies across the group.Detailed KPI reporting via the use of DashboardsMaintain strong financial controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and audit standards.Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, reconciliations, and revenue-related analysis.Ensure all SOX and other relevant compliance controls are adhered to within Group Finance.Continued process improvements across the group. If you feel you are suitable for this role, please dont hesitate in applying.