Interim Technical IFRS Accountant

Global Accounting Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm in the UK is searching for an interim Technical Accountant. The ideal candidate will have extensive IFRS knowledge and will be responsible for shaping technical accounting policies. This role is crucial for an international energy client undergoing financial transformation. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with a background in energy, utilities, or financial services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drafting and implementing accounting policies.
• Experience working within energy, utilities, trading or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Review and assessment of change to fair value policy for certificates.
• Produce board papers for any proposed policy changes.
• Support year-end process with updates to disclosures under IFRS.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Technical accounting

Policy development

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review and assessment of change to fair value policy for certificates
• Produce board papers for any proposed policy changes, plus stakeholder management.
• Drive policy development and develop the transition impact review with supporting advice to the business
• Support the year-end process with updates to disclosures and accounting policies under IFRS
• Review accounting obligations and preparation of accounting memos in relation to business acquisitions
• Ownership of capex assessment for system related projects
• Ad hoc technical accounting tasks

Global Accounting Network are partnering with an international Energy client who are looking for an interim Technical Accountant with comprehensive IFRS knowledge. IFRS 9 & 13 in particular.

This is a pivotal standalone role that reports to the Group Financial Controller. As the organisation undergoes a large-scale finance transformation to build a best-in-class function, this role will help shape technical accounting policies and enhance control frameworks.

Qualifications / Skills

• Fully qualified accountant
• Proven experience in drafting and implementing accounting policies
• Experience working within energy, utilities, trading or financial services.