Group Technical Reporting Accountant

Dr. Martens; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in footwear is seeking a Group Technical Reporting Accountant to support financial reporting and technical accounting. The successful candidate will work within the Group Financial Control team, ensuring high standards of reporting and compliance with IFRS. Ideal for ACA-qualified professionals with strong analytical skills and experience in large organizations.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Welcome to the family free pair of Docs

65% off all Docs

Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ share plan

Private healthcare

Dedicated culture team

2 paid volunteer days per year

Amazing Camden based offices

Qualifications

• Experience in large organizations, ideally in a listed group reporting function.
• Knowledge of IFRS and Companies Act requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for financial reporting and technical accounting.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and maintain the Group Accounting Manual.
• Support month-end compliance reporting and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

ACA qualified

Job description

Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with 65 years of rich heritage, rooted in craftmanship. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.

We are guided by three core values that are at the heart of everything we do: be yourself, act courageously, and show you care. They make us who we are and inspire us to push boundaries, embrace our individuality, and stand up for what's right.

THE GIG

The Group Technical Reporting Accountant will work within the Group Financial Control team reporting to the Group Technical Reporting Manager.

The key focuses will be supporting on all technical accounting matters and ensuring that financial reporting is of a high standard produced to specified deadlines for external reporting.

As ourGroup Technical Reporting Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Acting as the subject matter expert for financial reporting and technical accounting, advising on complex transactions, proposed activities, and IFRS compliance across the Group.
• Preparing technical accounting papers, using analytical and problem solving skills to reach justified conclusions and next steps
• Owning and maintaining the Group Accounting Manual, Policies and Procedures, monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring consistent application across regional and Group teams.
• Working collaboratively with commercial finance, tax, treasury, legal, and other departments to assess accounting implications of new or complex transactions and support financial decision-making.
• Supporting on month-end, compliance reporting, financial statement preparation and reviews, auditor liaison, and finance training initiatives to enhance reporting quality and technical capability globally.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

Put simply, for this role the key things we’re looking for are:

• ACA qualified with experience in large organisations, ideally within a listed group reporting function or Big 4 audit environment.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of IFRS, relevant Companies Act requirements, and financial controls, with hands-on experience preparing or auditing complex group and subsidiary financial statements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills, with the ability to assess technical issues and their wider financial reporting impacts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality work under pressure.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organisational skills, with a proactive, results-driven mindset and confidence working across multiple teams and stakeholders.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr. Martens share plan
• Private healthcare
• A dedicated culture team
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Amazing Camden based offices with roof terrace overlooking the canal

Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.

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