Consolidation Accountant

Location: London

Contract: Temporary (5 month initial)

Rate: £500 - £550 Per Day Umbrella

Start date: ASAP

*Hybrid Working*

Contact: (url removed)

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a Central Government Body in London for a Consolidations Accountant. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead on critical financial reporting activities, including the preparation of complex accounts, balance sheet management, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with extensive consolidations experience, a strong understanding of complex financial interdependencies, and expertise in Whole of Government Accounts (WGA). With experience in large government departments, you will provide technical accounting advice, collaborate with key stakeholders, and ensure audit progression. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your skills to a high-profile role and make a tangible impact.

Main responsibilities

Lead complex account preparations, including journal adjustments, note production, and financial statements.
Liaise with organisation to resolve queries and ensure audit progression.
Provide accounting advice aligned with government frameworks to internal and external stakeholders.
Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial control.
Manage key balance sheet items and support budget management and statutory accounts preparation.

Candidate Requirements

Qualified Accountant with extensive consolidations experience.
Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) knowledge and experience.
Experience in consolidations within a large government department, ideally HM Treasury.
Strong understanding of complex financial interdependencies.
Ability to challenge and question effectively.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed