Group Technical Accountant - IFRS/UK GAAP Expert

Parkdean Resorts; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on holidays

Family/ Friend discounts

Team member discounts

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts is seeking a technically strong, commercially minded accountant to join the Group Finance team. You will ensure IFRS/UK GAAP compliance, support external reporting, and contribute to governance and controls across the finance function.

You will provide expert accounting advice, prepare statutory statements, and assist with budgeting, forecasting and tax reporting. A proactive, self-motivated approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong IFRS and UK GAAP knowledge.
• Experience in group finance, financial reporting or technical accounting.

Responsibilities

• Apply IFRS and UK GAAP to complex transactions and new initiatives.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and revenue recognition policies.
• Support preparation of group and subsidiary statutory financial statements.
• Produce technical and financial reporting disclosures and support external audits.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and documentation.
• Lead the implementation of new accounting standards and communicate impacts.
• Act as a key contact for external auditors and respond to information requests.
• Collaborate with FP&A to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide information and analysis for corporation tax reporting.
• Support finance transformation projects to improve controls and efficiency.
• Assist with month-end and year-end journal postings.
• Contribute to the development of a strong financial control framework.

Skills

IFRS accounting

UK GAAP

Group finance

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Parkdean Resorts is seeking a technically strong, commercially minded accountant to join the Group Finance team. You will ensure IFRS/UK GAAP compliance, support external reporting, and contribute to governance and controls across the finance function.

You will provide expert accounting advice, prepare statutory statements, and assist with budgeting, forecasting and tax reporting. A proactive, self-motivated approach is essential.