Group Reporting Senior Technical Accountant

Do you want to work for a global software company?

Are you ACA qualified or equivalent?

Do you have proven knowledge of IFRS compliance?

We are recruiting for a Senior Technical Accountant

£75,000 plus a fantastic flexible benefits program + annual bonus

The Technical Accounting Team is responsible for ensuring compliance with IFRS and other statutory/regulatory requirements. This involves the provision of transaction-focused solutions, technical accounting determinations, hands-on implementation and business partnering skills.

The Team is responsible for ensuring new accounting standards are maintained for the Group and updated in the accounting policy manual. A large proportion of the work involves determining the accounting for significant oneoff transactions such as business combinations/M&A and legal entity reorganizations. The Team provides pragmatic and robust accounting advice to senior management, the divisions/businesses and other departments.

The Team also delivers technical accounting training and works closely with the reporting and consolidation teams.

Objectives and responsibilities include the following:

• Preparation and review of IFRS reporting and technical accounting papers;
• Advise, support and consult stakeholders in relation to technical accounting and policy issues, and provide technical expertise on complex accounting issues;
• Support the Group’s reporting processes, including development of the IFRS financial statement and advice on preparing external disclosure notes;
• Liaison with auditors on technical accounting issues;
• Support and communicate the development, setting and maintenance of IFRS financial accounting and reporting policies group-wide, including technical input to the Group accounting policy manual;
• Interpret and implement new IFRS developments/standards, including assisting with the project management and oversight of significant changes in standards impacting the Group;
• Provide internal and ad-hoc training and advice on technical accounting, new developments and standards; and
• Provide technical accounting and program management leadership and support for ongoing and new projects
• Provide analytics, guidance and support on specific technical accounting areas as required.

Experience Required:

• ACA accounting qualification, or overseas equivalent (CPA)
• Proven technical knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
• Strong technical accounting and writing skills
• Solid communication skills and executive presence
• Outstanding analytical skills (financial modelling)
• Ability to efficiently give priority to activities and carry out regular functions with little or no supervision
• Project management and leadership skills