Accounting Policy Senior Manager EMEA | 6-9 Month Fixed Term Contract

Macquarie; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie seeks an experienced accounting professional to communicate complex topics and develop training materials for accounting standards. The role demands a chartered accountant with strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience in a technical accounting environment. You will work in a supportive team focused on continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with experience in a Big 4 firm or Accounting Policy team.
• Extensive experience within a technical accounting role.
• Experience in advising on standard changes.

Responsibilities

• Communicate complex accounting topics to non-specialists.
• Devise training material for new and existing standards.
• Support the Accounting Policy and Advisory Group.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technical accounting

Interpretation of accounting standards

Education

Tertiary degree in business or commerce

Accounting certification (CA/CPA)

Job description

Our team is dedicated to providing clear communication on complex accounting topics and issues to non-specialists, interpreting and practically applying accounting standards in their commercial context. We also devise training materials to present on new and existing accounting standards and policies. Key to our success is intellectual curiosity and the ability to grasp complex concepts quickly, supported by technical accounting and IFRS standards experience.

While Macquarie offers hybrid working for many of our roles, this role does require 3 days a week in our advertised location.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

You will clearly communicate complex topics and issues to non-specialists and interpret and practically apply accounting standards. You will devise training material to enable the Accounting Policy and Advisory Group to present on new and existing standards and policies. You will have ownership over your work and be supported by senior team members. Your intellectual curiosity and ability to grasp complex concepts quickly will be key to your success.

What you offer

• Tertiary degree in business or commerce and relevant accounting certification (CA/CPA)
• Chartered Accountant with accounting experience either within a Big 4 Chartered Accountancy firm or in an Accounting Policy team
• Extensive experience within a technical accounting role
• Experience in interpreting and advising on impacts of standards changes to the business
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us. If you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie, we encourage you to apply.

About Financial Management, People and Engagement

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie's businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications, and financial management. It manages the Group's financial, tax, and treasury activities, fosters our culture through people and community engagement, and engages with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie's reputation globally.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race, religion, or socio-economic background. We are open to discussing how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie during the recruitment process.

We aim to provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment. Please let us know if you require additional assistance during the application process.