Senior Manager Accounting and Corporate Reporting

Forvis Mazars; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London is seeking an experienced Accounting Technical Services Senior Manager to provide high-quality accounting support across various industries. You will lead technical consultations, review financial statements for compliance, and offer tailored accounting support to clients. The ideal candidate will have strong IFRS and UK GAAP knowledge, proven consultation experience, and a professional accounting qualification. This role offers hybrid working options, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Hybrid working options

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, including FRS 101 and FRS 102.
• Proven experience evaluating accounting issues and delivering clear technical advice.
• Strong experience working with UK PIEs and listed entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality accounting technical support across Industry & Services.
• Respond to accounting consultations and provide well-reasoned technical advice.
• Review financial statements for compliance, quality, and IFRS consistency.

Skills

Technical Accounting Expertise

Consultation Experience

Quality & Professional Judgement

Education

ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification

Job description

At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow, belong and impact. You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future.

About The Team:

The Accounting Technical Services team provides specialist accounting and corporate reporting support to audit teams and clients across the firm. Operating nationally, the team focuses on complex accounting matters under IFRS and UK GAAP and plays a key role in supporting audit quality and consistency.

As an Accounting Technical Services Senior Manager, you will lead the delivery of high-quality technical accounting and corporate reporting support across Industry & Services, with a particular focus on large and listed accounting issues, working closely with audit teams and clients.

What You'll Do:

• Technical Accounting Leadership - Lead and deliver high-quality accounting and corporate reporting technical support across Industry & Services, specialising in complex accounting areas including large and listed accounting under IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Technical Consultations - Respond to and manage accounting and corporate reporting consultations from audit teams, providing clear, practical, and well-reasoned technical advice across a wide range of accounting issues.
• Corporate Reporting Quality Review - Review financial statements for compliance, quality, and consistency with IFRS, UK GAAP, including FRS 101 and FRS 102, and UK Company Law, covering FTSE-listed entities, international groups, and large UK private companies.
• Technical Support - Provide tailored technical accounting support to key audit clients, including understanding complex fact patterns, researching applicable standards, and delivering proportionate and commercially aware solutions.
• Industry & Services Specialism - Act as a subject matter expert for Industry & Services related accounting and corporate reporting matters, supporting audit teams on sector-specific challenges.

What You'll Bring:

• Professional Qualification - ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Technical Accounting Expertise - Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, including FRS 101 and FRS 102, and UK Company Law, with the ability to interpret and apply standards to complex, real-world scenarios.
• Consultation Experience - Proven experience evaluating accounting issues, analysing complex fact patterns, and delivering clear, high-quality technical advice to audit teams and audit clients.
• Listed & PIE Experience - Strong experience working with UK PIEs, listed entities, and large privately owned businesses.
• Quality & Professional Judgement - Demonstrated commitment to high standards of professional quality, accounting judgement, and consistency in corporate reporting.

What We Offer:

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one.

We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, is a place where you can thrive.

Salaries & Benefits:

At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts.

You’ll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive?

Location:

• London Office - Located in 30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AU. Moments from City Thameslink, St Paul's and Farringdon stations. Ideally positioned in the heart of the City of London, near major landmarks and law courts.

Ready to Grow, Belong, and Impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!