Interim Group Accounting Lead

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Cedar Full time

Interim Group Accounting Lead required to join Cedar Partners on a 6-9 month contract basis. The role offers a competitive day rate of $500 per day.

About the Company

Cedar is currently partnered with a private equity-backed technology and infrastructure business. This rapidly growing business has developed at an enviable pace in recent years.

About the Role

As Interim Group Accounting Lead, you will take the lead in providing expert technical accounting support, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. This will involve preparing year-end Group statutory accounts and coordinating the external audit process.

  1. Provide technical accounting guidance on major transactions, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and acquisition-related matters.
  2. Support business combinations by preparing opening balance sheets, handling purchase accounting, tracking transaction costs, and managing purchase price adjustments.
  3. Contribute to special initiatives, such as audits and corporate activities, requiring in-depth technical accounting expertise.
  4. Draft technical accounting papers for presentation to management and auditors, focusing on significant transactions.
  5. Assist in the preparation of Group and company financial statements, ensuring full compliance with accounting standards, company law, and PE-reporting guidelines.
  6. Analyse complex financial reporting issues and evaluate the impact of transactions on financial statements.
  7. Manage the accounting policy manual, ensuring it is consistently updated and changes are properly documented.
  8. Simplify and communicate complex financial concepts to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

  1. A formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA/CIMA/CA).
  2. Prior experience in an interim/contract role would be beneficial but not necessary.

Salary & Benefits

The day rate for this contract role is $500 per day. In addition to the salary, this role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding business, with exposure to some of the best industry minds in their market.



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