Group Technical Accountant

Temenos; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company seeks a Group Technical Accountant to enhance its Group Reporting & Accounting team. Responsibilities include supporting M&A initiatives, preparing valuations, and leading the implementation of new accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA qualifications and strong IFRS knowledge, alongside proven experience in financial reporting.

Benefits

Maternity leave with transition period

Paid leave for civil partnerships

Paid family care leave

Recharge days

Study leave for personal development

Qualifications

• Must be ACA/ACCA qualified, preferably from a Top 6 audit firm.
• 2–3 years of experience in a financial reporting role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS including consolidation and multi-currency accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A initiatives with technical accounting solutions.
• Prepare valuations and technical memos for intangible assets.
• Lead implementation of new accounting standards.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

2–3 years post-qualification experience

Strong knowledge of IFRS

Excellent communication skills

Highly organised

Collaborative team player

Experience with Oracle ERP

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As a Group Technical Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Group Reporting & Accounting team during a pivotal phase of business growth. This is a high-impact position with exposure to technical accounting, M&A, and strategic finance initiatives across the group.

THE ROLE

As a Group Technical Accountant, you’ll support the Group Reporting & Accounting team during this growth phase. Responsibilities include technical accounting, M&A, and strategic finance initiatives.

OPPORTUNITIES

• You will support M&A initiatives by providing technical accounting solutions and collaborating with the wider finance team.
• Provide technical accounting support during group and statutory close processes.
• Prepare valuations and technical memos for intangible assets (IAS 38) and impairment of assets (IAS 36).
• Collaborate with legal, treasury, and tax teams on group reorganisations and consolidations.
• Lead the implementation of new accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 18) across finance.
• Apply IFRS 2 (Share-Based Payments).
• Support M&A activities with technical accounting insights and coordination.
• Improve intercompany accounting processes and mitigate FX exposures.
• Partner with tax on accounting matters related to reporting and planning.
• Leverage shared service centre capabilities to support corporate initiatives.
• Deliver technical accounting training across the finance function.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within the wider finance team.
• Support internal reporting changes and other finance-led initiatives.

SKILLS

• ACA/ACCA qualified (Top 6 audit firm preferred).
• 2–3 years post-qualification experience in a financial reporting role (ideally in a large listed company).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, including consolidation, multi-currency, and intercompany accounting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and responsive under tight deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with strong analytical skills.
• Experience with Oracle ERP is a plus.

VALUES

• Care: About establishing interest, trust, and credibility with internal stakeholders.
• Commit: To being part of an exciting culture and evolving product within the financial industry.
• Collaborate: To maintain high standards through self-motivation, ambition, and focus. Be a truly Temenosity ambassador!
• Challenge: Yourself to keep Temenos at its highest level in the market.

SOME OF OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month.
• Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave for marriage or civil partnership, including same-sex partnerships.
• Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave.
• Recharge days: 4 days per year to physically or mentally recharge.
• Study leave: 2 weeks of paid leave annually for study or personal development.