Senior Accountant: Technical IFRS & Consolidations

ESL FACEIT Group - EFG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) is seeking a Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting to advance IFRS accounting and reporting across the group. You will research technical accounting issues, review contracts for revenue and lease implications, and prepare memos to support the month-end close and consolidation processes.

The role collaborates with Finance leadership, Corporate Accounting, and external auditors to ensure IFRS-compliant conclusions and documented rationale, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and ability to apply guidance.
• Experience reviewing contracts for revenue and lease implications.
• Strong technical writing and memo preparation skills.
• Experience with month-end close, trial balance, and consolidation entries.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with stakeholders.
• Public accounting audit experience is preferred but not required.
• CPA, ACCA or equivalent qualification is preferred but not required.
• Experience in multinational group reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and business arrangements for IFRS implications.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and position papers.
• Support month-end close through balance analysis and reconciliation.
• Prepare and review consolidation entries and intercompany eliminations.
• Coordinate with external auditors during year-end audits.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Tax, FP&A, and business teams on transactions.
• Update accounting policies and training materials for finance and non-finance personnel.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Technical writing

Month-end close

Consolidations

Contract analysis

Stakeholder comms

Education

CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) is seeking a Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting to advance IFRS accounting and reporting across the group. You will research technical accounting issues, review contracts for revenue and lease implications, and prepare memos to support the month-end close and consolidation processes.

The role collaborates with Finance leadership, Corporate Accounting, and external auditors to ensure IFRS-compliant conclusions and documented rationale, with opportunities to influence