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

OU Health; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group is seeking an individual to communicate complex accounting topics to non-specialists and develop training materials for new accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting and strong engagement skills, and will thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with accounting experience in Big 4 or Accounting Policy team.
• Extensive experience in a technical accounting role.
• Ability to advise on impacts of changes in standards.

Responsibilities

• Communicate complex topics to non-specialists.
• Devise training material for accounting standards.
• Own work with support from senior team members.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Interpretation of accounting standards

Education

Tertiary degree in business or commerce

Relevant 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 and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

You will clearly communicate complex topics and issues to non-specialists and be able to 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 accounting standards and accounting policies. You will have ownership over your work and be supported by various senior members of the team. Your intellectual curiosity and ability to grasp complex concepts quickly will be key to your success in this role.

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 changes in standards 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. Comprising two pillars - Financial Management, and People and Engagement - it is responsible for managing the Group's financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging 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 (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.
Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.