Group Accountant Interim NEW

Cedar is currently partnered with a PE-backed industrial services business to secure an Interim Group Accountant. Continued M&A activity has increased complexity across the group, driving the need for additional senior finance capacity. The role is a 4-6 month contract, paying £350-£400 per day (umbrella).

The Company
This PE-backed industrial services group has grown rapidly through acquisition, resulting in an increasingly complex group structure and heightened reporting and audit requirements. With ongoing deal activity and year-end approaching, the finance function requires experienced interim support to ensure continuity, control, and delivery. The business operates in a fast-paced, investor-led environment with high expectations around reporting quality and timeliness.

The Role
As Interim Group Accountant, you will work closely with the Group CFO, supporting delivery through year-end and helping manage increased reporting and audit demands. The role will include:
* Supporting group consolidation processes under IFRS across an acquisitive group
* Assisting with production of group and statutory financial reporting
* Hands-on involvement in managing and coordinating the external audit process
* Supporting increased reporting requirements driven by recent and ongoing acquisitions
* Providing technical accounting input and practical support to the wider finance team
* Ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to support the Group CFO

Your Profile
You will ideally have:
* Recognised accountant qualification such as ACA, CA or ACCA
* Strong working knowledge of IFRS
* Proven experience of group consolidations within a multi-entity environment
* Hands-on audit management and audit support experience
* Experience operating in a PE-backed, acquisitive business
* The ability to operate effectively in a delivery-focused interim role with minimal handover

Compensation & Benefits
The role offers a rate of £400 per day (umbrella) and the opportunity to support a PE-backed group during a period of heightened reporting and audit activity.

This is a short-term interim assignment of 4-6 months initially.

The role is based in St Albans, with an expectation of three days per week on site.