ACA-qualified accountant with experience across listed, multinational, and regulated environments. Trained in a Big 4 firm and now operating in a global reporting and assurance function, this candidate brings a strong blend of technical accounting, consolidation, and commercial finance experience.
Currently responsible for supporting the group consolidation process in a large listed business, including preparing consolidation journals (investment eliminations, acquisition intangibles, goodwill and equity reconciliations), coordinating with regional controllers, and reviewing monthly submissions across multiple entities. Also involved in managing regional impairment reviews, calculating discount rates, and overseeing accurate impairment bookings across the group.
Plays a key role in half-year and year-end close, supporting the production of investor data packs, technical disclosures, and audit deliverables. Experience includes preparing annual report notes and supporting papers for areas such as going concern, contingent liabilities, and undiscounted cash flows.
Significant exposure to acquisition accounting — reviewing opening balance sheet positions, performing goodwill valuations, and supporting the integration of new entities into the group structure. Also contributes to global policy development and ICFR compliance.
Earlier experience includes industry accounting for a £100m+ capital programme, delivering management and statutory accounts, capex forecasting, and improving internal processes. Started career in audit, leading multi-entity group audits for listed clients, often across high-risk areas including IFRS 15, IFRS 16, impairment, and internal controls.
Brings technical strength, consolidation expertise, and a delivery-focused mindset — with the ability to operate confidently in complex, fast-paced environments and partner effectively across finance and commercial teams.
