Group Consolidation Accountant

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.