Global Group Technical Accountant – IFRS & M&A

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education seeks a Group Technical Accountant to deliver high-quality financial reporting across the Group. The role involves researching IFRS and UK GAAP, preparing technical accounting papers, and supporting consolidation, acquisitions and statutory reporting across a global network.

You will partner with Finance, auditors and stakeholders to drive improvements in financial reporting processes, controls and policy implementation within a fast-paced, multinational environment.

Qualifications

• ACA (or equivalent) qualified accountant with strong post-qualification experience in Technical Accounting, Accounting Advisory or Audit.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, with a good understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 101 and FRS 102).
• Experience preparing technical accounting papers, policy assessments and accounting guidance for significant transactions and judgemental areas.
• Proven experience supporting the preparation, review or audit of consolidated financial statements, statutory accounts and financial reporting disclosures within a complex group environment.
• Experience of M&A, acquisition accounting, financial reporting improvements or implementing new accounting standards would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting expertise across the Group, including researching and interpreting IFRS, UK GAAP and emerging accounting standards.
• Prepare technical accounting papers, policy assessments and guidance to support finance teams and key business decisions.
• Assess the accounting impact of complex transactions, including acquisitions, restructurings, impairments, leases, revenue recognition and financial instruments.
• Support M&A activity through acquisition accounting, purchase price allocations and post-acquisition financial reporting.
• Review commercial contracts and financing arrangements to identify accounting implications and ensure compliance.
• Support the preparation of Group consolidated financial statements, including disclosures, notes and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for Group entities in line with IFRS, FRS 101, FRS 102 and Companies Act requirements.
• Partner with finance teams, auditors and stakeholders to resolve technical accounting and reporting matters efficiently.
• Maintain high-quality technical documentation, audit trails and evidence to support accounting judgements and audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes, controls and reporting standards to enhance accuracy, compliance and efficiency.

Skills

ACA

IFRS knowledge

UK GAAP (FRS101/FRS102)

Acquisition accounting

Audit experience

Technical accounting papers

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA or equivalent

Job description

Nord Anglia Education seeks a Group Technical Accountant to deliver high-quality financial reporting across the Group. The role involves researching IFRS and UK GAAP, preparing technical accounting papers, and supporting consolidation, acquisitions and statutory reporting across a global network.

You will partner with Finance, auditors and stakeholders to drive improvements in financial reporting processes, controls and policy implementation within a fast-paced, multinational environment.