Full job descriptionTitle: Assistant Group Accountant – 12 Month FTC
Location: Central London (Hybrid – 1–2 days WFH)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + benefits
Our client, a multinational commodities trading group, is looking for an Assistant Group Accountant to join its central London finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or finalist ACA / ACCA accountant with group consolidation experience, either from an audit background or an existing industry role. The position offers broad exposure across group reporting, year-end, budgeting, and technical accounting within an international environment.
Responsibilities
*Support the monthly group consolidation process
*Prepare monthly group management accounts and reporting
*Maintain financial results for a number of group and holding entities
*Assist with consolidation journals, intercompany adjustments, and reporting queries
*Support the year-end close and statutory reporting process
*Liaise with external auditors and respond to audit queries
*Assist with the annual budgeting process
*Work closely with international finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting
*Support technical accounting matters and ad hoc group finance projects
*Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls, and finance processes
Role Requirements
*Newly qualified or finalist ACA / ACCA, or equivalent
*Consolidation experience is essential, either from industry or auditing group consolidations
*Candidates making their first move from audit will be considered
*Strong Excel skills
*Good understanding of financial reporting and core accounting principles
*Experience working with auditors, either in practice or industry
*Exposure to technical accounting or financial statements preparation would be advantageous
*Strong attention to detail and communication skills
*Proactive, organised, and comfortable working to reporting deadlines
*Collaborative approach with an interest in improving processes and reporting