Group Accounting Manager / Accountant

Job details

Posted Thursday 23 April 2026
Location London
Job type Contract
Reference 4074
Recruiter Name Rob Anderson

Group Accounting Manager / Accountant

Location: London (hybrid 3 days office / 2 wfh) | Day Rate Contract £550 - £600 per day

Are you a technically strong, hands-on finance professional looking to step into a high-impact group role within a fast-growing global business?

This PE backed organisation is a leading international services provider within the renewables sector, supporting major energy and infrastructure projects worldwide. With a growing global footprint and ambitious expansion plans, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business at the forefront of the energy transition.  

The Opportunity

This is a high-visibility Group Accounting Manager role, sitting at the heart of a dynamic Group Finance function.

You will take ownership of the group accounting month-end close, working closely with senior finance leadership and leading core processes across consolidation, reporting and financial control.

This is a hands-on, commercially exposed role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys improving processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this role supports 50 legal entities (t/o £200m + )
  • Own and deliver the group month-end close process
  • Lead group consolidation and reporting
  • Review P&L, balance sheet and cash flow outputs
  • Manage intercompany accounting and eliminations
  • Investigate variances and ensure reporting accuracy
  • Support audit, forecasting and financial governance
  • Improve systems, controls and reporting processes
  • Work closely with multiple international entities

Candidate Profile

  • ACA or ACCA qualified
  • Strong experience in group accounting and consolidation
  • Proven ownership of month-end close processes
  • Solid understanding of IFRS and multi-entity reporting
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite or similar)
  • Confident working with multiple data sources and reporting formats
  • Proactive, organised and comfortable managing multiple workstreams

Why Apply

  • Opportunity to be part of a business driving the global energy transition
  • Exposure to a diverse, international group structure
  • Involvement in complex, multi-entity reporting
  • Collaborative and non-hierarchical finance environment
  • Ability to shape and improve processes within a growing organisation