Company: ARTHUR
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: Salary negotiable
Interim Financial Accountant London (Hybrid) £500-£600/day (inside IR35) or £90,000-£100,000 FTC12 months | ASAP startA London-based insurer is undertaking a significant merger project, bringing together multiple insurance entities as part of a wider group integration. They are looking for a hands-on Interim Financial Accountant to support the consolidation of financials and delivery of group reporting, working closely with senior finance leadership on a high-profile transformation.This is a key role within the project, requiring someone who can get into the detail quickly and deliver with minimal supervision.
Key ResponsibilitiesGroup Consolidation & Reporting- Consolidate multiple trial balances into a group financial model
- Produce:
- Consolidated trial balance
- Primary financial statements aligned to the future structure
- Perform and document:
- Intercompany eliminations
- Accounting policy adjustments
- Support development of:
- Group management accounts
- Statutory-ready financial statements
- Build and enhance Excel-based consolidation models
Technical Accounting & Advisory- Support technical accounting assessments relating to the merger
- Document key accounting judgements and treatment decisions
- Assist across broader reporting areas (e.g. regulatory, tax, statutory)
- Contribute to integration planning and financial governance design
Operational / Hands-On Delivery- Work closely with finance teams to:
- Resolve ledger and reconciliation issues
- Ensure data integrity across entities
- Support audit queries and evidence gathering
- Assist with day-to-day financial reporting delivery where required
Experience & Skills- Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong experience in:
- UK GAAP (FRS102 / FRS103)
- Financial accounting / group reporting
- Experience with:
- Trial balance consolidation (preferred)
- Multi-entity environments
- Advanced Excel skills (including consolidation models)
- Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. financial services)
- Exposure to finance transformation or integration projects beneficial
Additional Information- Working alongside Finance Directors, finance teams and external advisors
- Initial focus on consolidation and reporting readiness
- Opportunity to play a key role in a live merger / integration project
- Fast-moving interview process (2 stages)