Group Technical Accountant

Goodman Masson; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

A leading Media business in London is seeking a Group Technical Accountant to support technical accounting under IFRS, assist in M&A activities, and prepare comprehensive accounting papers. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 to £75,000 plus bonus and benefits, ideal for candidates with ACA qualification and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• ACA qualified or equivalent, ideally trained in a Top 10 practice.
• Good understanding of IFRS and its application.
• Experience in M&A or complex accounting projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support technical accounting guidance under IFRS.
• Assist with accounting for acquisitions and disposals.
• Prepare technical papers for business combinations and revenue recognition.
• Liaise with external auditors on key accounting issues.
• Deliver training on technical accounting topics.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Analytical skills

Understanding of IFRS

Education

ACA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by Goodman Masson. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Group Technical Accountant | London | Media | £65,000 to £75,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Goodman Masson are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a leading Media business in their search for a Group Technical Accountant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth global company where you’ll develop your technical accounting expertise while getting involved in exciting strategic projects, including M&A activity. Working closely with senior finance leaders, you’ll gain valuable exposure to private equity investors and board-level decision-making.

If you’re looking for a role that blends technical challenge with commercial impact, this could be the ideal next step.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the delivery of technical accounting guidance under IFRS, particularly IFRS 9, IFRS 10, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.
• Assist with accounting for acquisitions and disposals, including due diligence support and post-deal accounting processes.
• Prepare technical papers on areas such as business combinations, consolidation, impairment, and revenue recognition.
• Work with commercial and operational teams to ensure technical considerations are factored into business decisions.
• Liaise with external auditors on key accounting issues and provide supporting analysis.
• Help deliver training and knowledge-sharing on technical accounting topics across the finance team.

What We’re Looking For

• ACA qualified (or equivalent), ideally trained in a Top 10 practice - can be straight from Audit if you have a keen interest in technical accounting.
• Good understanding of IFRS and its application in a group environment.
• Experience supporting M&A or complex accounting projects is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present complex information clearly.

Why This Role?

• Work in a high-growth, PE-backed global business with ambitious expansion plans.
• Gain hands-on experience in M&A transactions and complex accounting projects.
• Develop your skills alongside experienced senior finance leaders.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits package.

Job Details

• Group Technical Accountant | London | Media | £65,000 to £75,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Retail, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and Technology, Information and Media

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