Group Technical Accountant

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

Location: London, GB. School: Group Central Support United Kingdom Office. Company: Nord Anglia Education.

London is our global headquarters where 220 colleagues across Finance, Risk, IT, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, MAC and Education drive the success of our 90+ schools in 35+ countries. By joining our fast paced and innovative organisation, you will be regularly liaising with our global team-mates from the Philippines to Peru, from Beijing to Boston and beyond.

If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you.

Group Techincal Accountant

The Group Technical Accountant supports the delivery of high quality, compliant and well controlled financial reporting across the Group. The role is responsible for researching and assessing technical accounting matters, preparing robust accounting papers and supporting the application of IFRS, UK GAAP and relevant statutory reporting requirements. It also contributes to the implementation of new accounting standards, consolidated and subsidiary statutory reporting, M&A activity, external audit and the maintenance of Group accounting policies.

Working closely with the Senior Technical Accounting Manager and other members of Group Finance, the role provides clear and practical technical accounting guidance to Group and subsidiary finance teams, helping to ensure the consistent application of accounting requirements across the Group.

The Role

• 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.

We're Looking For

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• ACA (or equivalent) qualified accountant with strong post-qualification experience in Technical Accounting, Accounting Advisory, Professional Practice or Audit, ideally gained within a Big 4 or leading accounting firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, with a good understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 101 and FRS 102) and the ability to apply accounting standards to complex business scenarios.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of complex accounting matters, including acquisitions, restructurings, corporate transactions and audit-related issues.
• Ability to analyse commercial agreements and business activities to assess accounting and financial reporting implications.
• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and professional judgement.
• Effective communicator who can clearly explain complex accounting concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Highly organised, collaborative and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of M&A, acquisition accounting, financial reporting improvements or implementing new accounting standards would be advantageous.

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 90+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 100,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

We encourage individuals to join us with our “Create your Future” mindset – we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.

We recruit in line with our EmpowerUs Behaviours Framework: Communicate with Impact, Collaborate with Empathy, Make Considered Decisions, Embrace Change and Drive Growth.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.