Accounting Manager

Reed & Mackay Internal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed & Mackay Internal in London seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to lead IFRS and US GAAP reporting, technical accounting, and global accounting activities. You will collaborate with local accounting teams across multiple jurisdictions and with external audit firms.

The role demands a Chartered Accountant qualification, deep technical knowledge, and the ability to explain complex accounting matters clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA, ACA or ACCA) required.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with IFRS and US GAAP.
• Experience with external audit firms and managing audit processes.
• Experience preparing audit working papers and financial reporting support.
• Strong month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory reporting skills.
• Experience with international entities or multinational organisations.
• Ability to explain complex accounting matters clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, organisation and ownership of deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities during audit and reporting periods.

Responsibilities

• Support IFRS and US GAAP reporting, technical accounting and global accounting activities.
• Work with local accounting teams across jurisdictions and external audit firms.
• Prepare audit working papers and technical accounting documentation.

Skills

Technical accounting

IFRS & US GAAP

Audit management

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Technical accounting curiosity

Education

CA/ACA/ACCA

Tools

Workiva

NetSuite

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA, ACA or ACCA) required. to join our London-based team as an Accounting Manager. The role will support IFRS and US GAAP reporting, technical accounting, international audits and global accounting activities.

You will work with local accounting teams across multiple jurisdictions, global finance stakeholders and external audit firms.

Required qualifications and experience

• Qualified Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA, ACA or ACCA) required..
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and an excellent understanding of IFRS and US GAAP.
• Experience working with external audit firms and managing audit processes.
• Experience preparing audit working papers, technical accounting documentation and financial reporting support.
• Strong understanding of month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of financial statements.
• Experience working with international entities or multinational organisations.
• Ability to understand and apply local GAAP and statutory requirements across different jurisdictions.
• Ability to identify differences between local GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP and group reporting requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex accounting matters clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and ownership of deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines during audit and reporting periods.
• Genuine interest in technical accounting and complex accounting matters.

Preferred experience

• Experience within an audit firm
• Experience in a global statutory reporting, technical accounting function.
• Experience with Workiva.
• Practical experience applying both IFRS and US GAAP.
• Experience with NetSuite or other enterprise resource planning systems.
• Experience supporting accounting transformation, automation or process improvement initiatives.