Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

Matchtech; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Finance Manager to join a Group Reporting team. This contract role involves providing technical accounting guidance, leading statutory account preparation, and managing audits. Candidates should have strong IFRS knowledge and experience in fast-paced, large organizations. The position offers a hybrid work model in Luton for a duration of 3 to 6 months.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting and IFRS knowledge (IFRS 16 advantageous).
• Proven experience within a large multinational organization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting guidance and support across the Group.
• Lead preparation of Group statutory accounts and manage audits.
• Monitor and implement new IFRS standards.
• Prepare and present technical papers to management and the Audit Committee.
• Support key business projects and assess accounting implications.
• Manage and develop a small team.

Skills

Technical accounting guidance

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Team management

Proactive under pressure

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / CA or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Finance Manager – Group Technical Accounting & Reporting

3‑6 month Contract – Luton, Hybrid

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager – Group Technical Accounting & Reporting to join our client’s Group Reporting team on a contract basis (3‑6 months). Reporting to the Head of Group Reporting, this high‑profile role will ensure compliance with IFRS and deliver accurate, high‑quality Group financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting guidance and support across the Group
• Lead the preparation of Group statutory accounts and manage the external audit process
• Monitor and implement new and revised IFRS standards
• Prepare and present technical papers to senior management and the Audit Committee
• Support key business projects and assess accounting implications
• Manage and develop a small team

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA / CA or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting and IFRS knowledge (IFRS 16 advantageous)
• Proven in‑house experience within a large, fast‑paced organisation (FTSE / multinational)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Hands‑on, proactive, and comfortable working under pressure

If you are experienced in group financial reporting, team management and have experience in large companies with fast‑paced environments, apply with your CV today.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries

Airlines and Aviation