Global Technical Accountant – IFRS, M&A & Reporting

Nord Anglia Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education is seeking a Group Technical Accountant to deliver high quality financial reporting across the Group. The role involves researching IFRS/UK GAAP, preparing accounting papers and supporting consolidation, M&A activity and statutory reporting.

You will work with the Senior Technical Accounting Manager and Group Finance, providing practical guidance to finance teams and ensuring consistent application of accounting standards.

Qualifications

• ACA or equivalent qualification with post-qualification experience in Technical Accounting, Accounting Advisory, Professional Practice or Audit.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 101/102) and the ability to apply accounting standards to complex business scenarios.
• Experience producing technical accounting papers, policy assessments and accounting guidance for significant transactions and judgemental areas.
• Experience supporting the preparation, review or audit of consolidated financial statements, statutory accounts and financial reporting disclosures within a complex group environment.
• Experience with M&A accounting, acquisition accounting or related reporting is 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

IFRS knowledge

UK GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting papers

M&A experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

ACA or equivalent

Job description

Nord Anglia Education is seeking a Group Technical Accountant to deliver high quality financial reporting across the Group. The role involves researching IFRS/UK GAAP, preparing accounting papers and supporting consolidation, M&A activity and statutory reporting.

You will work with the Senior Technical Accounting Manager and Group Finance, providing practical guidance to finance teams and ensuring consistent application of accounting standards.