Head of Group Technical Accounting

Eames Consulting; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 10%

Private healthcare

25 days leave

Hybrid working in City of London

Clear path to leadership

Job summary

Eames Consulting is representing a leading global renewable energy company seeking a senior technical accounting leader to own accounting policy across international entities and drive future team growth.

You will act as the technical accounting authority, shape policy, and partner with deal teams, legal, and finance leadership. A clear roadmap to build and lead a dedicated team is provided.

Qualifications

• ACA (or equivalent) from Big 4 with 5–7 years’ PQE.
• Experience as a senior technical accounting authority in energy, utilities or commodity trading environments.
• Deep practical knowledge of IFRS 9, IFRS 13 and IFRS 3.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Group’s senior technical accounting authority across global entities.
• Build out and lead the technical accounting function as the Group grows.
• Partner with Trading, Origination, and Legal from deal inception to structure complex transactions and draft technical papers.
• Lead the embedding of IFRS-based policies and integration of acquisitions (IFRS 3).
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and complex financial instrument accounting (IFRS 9 & IFRS 13).
• Serve as the primary technical contact for external auditors.

Skills

Leadership

IFRS 9

IFRS 13

IFRS 3

Deal Advisory

Strategic accounting

Education

ACA (Big 4)

Job description

Eames is partnering with a leading global renewable energy company undergoing a large-scale Finance transformation. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this senior, high-visibility role owns technical accounting across international entities (UK, Europe, US, Australia).

While currently a standalone position, you will have a clear roadmap to build out and lead a dedicated technical accounting team as the business continues its expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Accounting Strategy: Act as the Group’s senior technical accounting authority, setting the standard for accounting quality and consistency across global entities.
• Leadership: Identify opportunities to build out the technical accounting function over time, contributing to team design and resourcing plans as the Group grows
• Commercial & Deal Advisory: Partner with Trading, Origination, and Legal from deal inception to structure complex transactions, assess accounting impacts, and draft technical papers for leadership and the Board.
• Policy & M&A Integration: Build and embed the Group Accounting Manual within 12 months. Lead the technical integration of recent and future acquisitions (IFRS 3) and support group restructurings.
• Compliance & Reporting: Lead on new IFRS implementation, statutory accounts preparation, and complex financial instrument accounting (IFRS 9 & 13).
• Audit Lead: Serve as the primary technical contact for external auditors, defending complex policy positions and ensuring smooth sign-offs.

Person Requirements

• Qualification: ACA (or equivalent) from Big 4 with 5–7 years’ PQE.
• Experience: Track record operating as a senior technical accounting authority within energy, utilities, or commodity trading environments.
• Technical Expertise: Deep practical knowledge of IFRS 9 (derivatives/hedging), IFRS 13 (fair value hierarchy), and IFRS 3 (M&A/PPA).
• Commercial Mindset: Proven ability to embed within deal teams, advise on live transactions, and translate complex technical standards for non-finance stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

• 10% non-contributory pension, private healthcare, 25 days leave
• Hybrid working (2–3 days/week in City of London)
• Clear path to build and lead your own team