Group Technical Accounting Lead | IFRS Expert & Policy

Vitae Financial Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Senior Group Technical Accounting Lead based in Hertfordshire with a hybrid working model. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance in technical accounting, partner with senior stakeholders, and influence accounting policy and reporting. Required qualifications include ACA or ACCA certification, strong IFRS and UK GAAP knowledge, and excellent analytical skills. The role offers a competitive salary of circa £75,000 - £85,000, plus bonuses and benefits, aimed at future finance leaders.

Benefits

Annual bonus opportunity

Car allowance

Private medical healthcare

Contributory pension scheme

Wellbeing offering

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in IFRS technical accounting with solid UK GAAP knowledge.
• Proven ability to research and apply accounting standards to real-world business scenarios.
• Experience producing clear, well-structured technical accounting memoranda.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on IFRS and UK GAAP as the trusted technical accounting authority.
• Support senior stakeholders on accounting implications of complex transactions.
• Prepare high-quality technical accounting papers for governance and external audit.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

IFRS knowledge

Collaboration with senior stakeholders

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Excel

Job description

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Senior Group Technical Accounting Lead based in Hertfordshire with a hybrid working model. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance in technical accounting, partner with senior stakeholders, and influence accounting policy and reporting. Required qualifications include ACA or ACCA certification, strong IFRS and UK GAAP knowledge, and excellent analytical skills. The role offers a competitive salary of circa £75,000 - £85,000, plus bonuses and benefits, aimed at future finance leaders.