Technical Accounting Manager

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join their dynamic team in Reading. This pivotal role involves executing consolidation tasks, statutory accounting, and group reporting, while also engaging in the external audit process and supporting financial due diligence for acquisitions. The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified, with extensive technical expertise in IFRS and familiarity with UK reporting standards. This innovative firm offers hybrid working arrangements, providing flexibility and a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and development. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• ACA qualified with extensive technical expertise in IFRS and UK reporting standards.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in report writing essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly and annual consolidation tasks and statutory accounting.
• Engage in the external audit process and support financial due diligence.

Skills

ACA qualification

IFRS expertise

UK reporting standards

Consolidations

Analytical skills

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

PowerQuery

Education

ACA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Accounting Manager

We are supporting one of our fast-growing Financial Services clients based in Reading with the important hire for an ACA Qualified Technical Accounting Manager.

Location: Reading - hybrid working

Salary: Up to £70k

Industry: Financial Services

Responsibilities:

• Execute monthly and annual consolidation tasks, statutory accounting, and group reporting.
• Supply essential data for corporate tax filings.
• Engage fully in the external audit process, including leading discussions with auditors and advisors, and addressing arising queries.
• Support financial and tax due diligence for potential acquisitions.
• Review completion accounts, determine final payments, and monitor forecast contingent payments.
• Draft technical papers on accounting treatments for unique or complex issues.
• Report financial data to regulators for regulated entities within the group.
• Assist in integrating finance functions of acquired companies.
• Facilitate company hive-ups and streamline group structures.
• Identify, document, and implement process improvement opportunities within the finance team's systems and controls.
• Continuously update the group accounting manual to reflect new standards and requirements.

Skills / Qualifications:

• ACA qualification from a well-regarded firm.
• Extensive technical expertise in IFRS.
• Familiarity with UK reporting standards and requirements.
• Proficient in consolidations and accounting for acquisitions.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in report writing.
• Willingness and ability to collaborate with various business areas outside of finance to achieve goals.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including PowerQuery experience being advantageous but not mandatory.