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£50k-£70k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Consolidation experience
Ask about the group structures and consolidations they've handled.
Technical strength
Group reporting is complex. Look for a strong, usually ACA or ACCA qualified accountant.
Intercompany and FX
Probe experience of intercompany, eliminations and multiple currencies where relevant.
How to run the hire
1. Define the group
Be clear on the number of entities, currencies and reporting standards.
2. Score for group experience
Weight relevant consolidation and group reporting.
3. Source and screen
Approach candidates with matching group complexity.
4. Test with a technical exercise
A consolidation scenario shows their capability.
5. Reference accuracy
Confirm group reporting was accurate and timely under them.
Fees typically run 15-20% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 5-9 weeks.
The variable is how complex your group is - more entities and currencies narrow the pool.
A Group Accountant handles reporting across a group of companies - consolidations, intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and group statutory and management reporting.
They manage the technical complexity of a multi-entity business.
Yes, considerably. Consolidations and intercompany are technical, and someone who's done them for a similar group ramps up far faster.
We match group complexity to your structure.
Try: Walk me through a consolidation you owned.
How do you handle intercompany and eliminations?
Tell me about a tricky group reporting issue. and How do you manage multiple reporting deadlines?
Yes, including groups with overseas entities and multiple currencies.
We match the specific complexity of your group to the candidate's experience.
Tell us about your role and a specialist finance recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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