Global Accounting Policy & Controls Leader

Jellycat; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jellycat seeks a technically strong Group Accounting Policy & Controls Manager to own group accounting policies, assess significant transactions, and drive governance across a rapidly growing group. You will develop policies, document conclusions, and guide finance teams through policy adoption and controls enhancement.

You will collaborate with external auditors, lead cross-entity initiatives, and support ERP transition while balancing technical rigor with commercial practicality.

Qualifications

• ACA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and technical accounting expertise.
• Experience developing and implementing accounting policies in a multi-entity international organisation.
• Experience working with external auditors and leading technical discussions.
• Exposure to finance transformation or ERP implementations is advantageous.
• Ability to balance technical accounting with commercial practicality.
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Group subject matter expert for accounting policy and technical accounting matters.
• Review accounting treatment for new transactions and document conclusions.
• Own development, maintenance and communication of Group accounting policies.
• Identify areas to strengthen financial controls and governance.
• Lead standardisation of key finance processes and reporting across the Group.
• Be a key contact for technical accounting queries and audit-related matters.
• Provide coaching and guidance to finance teams on policy and controls.
• Support ERP platform rollout ensuring governance during transition.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Policy development

Governance

Stakeholder management

External audits

ERP exposure

Technical accounting

Cross-functional leadership

Education

ACA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Jellycat seeks a technically strong Group Accounting Policy & Controls Manager to own group accounting policies, assess significant transactions, and drive governance across a rapidly growing group. You will develop policies, document conclusions, and guide finance teams through policy adoption and controls enhancement.

You will collaborate with external auditors, lead cross-entity initiatives, and support ERP transition while balancing technical rigor with commercial practicality.