Acquisition Reporting Accountant

Cedar is currently partnered with private-equity backed technology and infrastructure business to secure an Interim Acquisition Reporting Accountant. The role is a 6 month contract, paying a day rate between £500-600 per day DOE.

The Company

This rapidly growing private equity-backed infrastructure business based in London, has developed at an enviable pace in recent years. With a focus on delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions, they are at the forefront of their industry.

The Role

This role is responsible for financial reporting of acquired businesses, including month-end activities and consolidation of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow. Ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and the firm's financial policies, you will analyse financial transactions and prepare timely month-end reports. This role involves direct interaction with senior Finance team members.

• Manage financial reporting for acquired businesses.
• Consolidate financial results from acquired businesses into the wider group.
• P&L ownership for newly acquired entities.
• Post monthly adjustment journals from UK GAAP to IFRS.
• Liaise with various teams for transaction analysis, risk, and opportunity identification.
• Ensure timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support auditors with statutory audit, due diligence, and other audit work.
• Document key processes and policies, and support finance improvement initiatives.
• Assist Commercial Finance in the annual budgeting process for acquired businesses.

Your Profile

You will ideally have:

• A formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA/CIMA/CA)·
• Experience working with both UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience reviewing financial reporting down to a granular level.
• The rate of £500-600 per day represents a fair value, or logical increase on your previous salary or day rate.

Compensation & Benefits

As well as the day rate of £500-600 per day, this contract role as Interim Acquisition Reporting Accountant, offers the chance to join a dynamic, and rapidly expanding business, with exposure to some of the best industry minds in their market.

The company has a very forward-thinking, dynamic approach, adapting to new ideas and embracing innovation. Their Central London office is accessible from multiple transport hubs. They are attending the office usually around 2-3 times per week.

They are a highly collaborative, collegiate environment, that rewards success.