Consolidations Accountant

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world's most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Group Consolidation & Reporting
Support monthly, quarterly and annual consolidations.
Prepare consolidation journals, eliminations and reclassifications.
Reconcile intercompany balances and resolve differences.
Prepare foreign currency translation adjustments.
Review subsidiary submissions for completeness and consistency.
Prepare group reporting schedules and analysis.
Coordinate entity submissions to meet reporting deadlines.
Prepare statutory consolidation schedules and audit support.
Acquisitions & Integration Support
Assist with acquisition accounting and purchase price allocations.
Prepare opening balance sheets for acquired entities.
Integrate acquired businesses into group reporting.
Maintain acquisition and goodwill schedules.
Track post-acquisition reporting and integration actions.
Technical Accounting
Prepare technical accounting papers and supporting evidence.
Research accounting treatment for complex transactions.
Support implementation of new standards and policies.
Maintain accounting policies and reporting guidance.
Promote consistent application of group accounting policies.
Audit & Compliance
Prepare audit schedules and reconciliations.
Respond promptly to auditor requests.
Support statutory accounts across relevant jurisdictions.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
Maintain clear, audit-ready support for reported balances.
Systems & Process Improvement
Maintain consolidation systems and reporting tools.
Support finance transformation and automation.
Improve reporting efficiency and controls.
Standardise processes across the European finance function.
Stakeholder Management
Partner with local finance teams across Europe.
Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Payroll and Corporate Finance.
Build effective relationships with auditors and advisers.
Provide clear analysis and reporting support to senior finance leaders.
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Knowledge & Skills Required:
Group reporting, consolidation, audit or financial accounting experience.
Strong accounting knowledge gained in a multi-entity environment.
Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
High attention to detail and sound reconciliation skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Consolidation software and ERP experience.
Exposure to FRS 102 and/or US GAAP.
Foreign currency accounting experience.
Acquisition or integration project experience.
Experience in professional services or an acquisitive, private equity-backed business.
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Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief.
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.