About the Role
We are seeking a Group Consolidation Accountant to assist the Group Consolidation Manager and the Group Financial Controller with the statutory consolidation of the Group’s financial results. The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified or qualified accountant with experience of a statutory consolidation under IFRS.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the Group’s record of intercompany balances and intercompany matrix
- Ensure intercompany balances are correctly stated and eliminated at a Group level.
- Liaise with regional Finance teams regarding intercompany balances as appropriate.
- Resolution of historic intercompany accounting issues.
- Ensure intercompany loans are supported by loan agreements.
- Ensure intercompany interest has been correctly recorded.
- Assist the Group Consolidation Manager with the following:
- Preparation of the Group’s monthly consolidation for statutory accounting purposes.
- Annual audit.
- Acquisition accounting
- Technical accounting memos
- Year end accounting adjustments (IFRS 2, IFRS 9 etc.)
- Audit Committee preparation
- Review of accounting for property costs under IFRS 16.
- Preparation of quarterly and annual compliance statements.
- Preparation of lender reporting.
- Support continuous improvement in Finance processes.
- Support Group Finance initiatives as required.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential Skills
- Group accounting experience
- Experience of preparing intercompany reconciliations
- Experience of working in a multi-currency environment
Preferred Skills
- Experience in a private equity–backed or fast‑growth environment is advantageous
Behavioural Skills
- Comfortable working at pace, managing multiple priorities in an evolving environment
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a willingness to get hands‑on
SLR’s ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and full support toward chartership, professional qualifications and licenses, we offer outstanding opportunities for long-term career progression.
Our flexible benefits & reward package includes:
• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes
We believe sustainable careers need balance, that’s why we offer:
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
Family life and wellbeing matter at SLR:
We provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and specialist support for mental health, stress, and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally.
Culture & Inclusion:
Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
