Senior Financial Reporting Manager (Technical Accounting)

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension contribution

Enhanced family benefits

Professional development support

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a Senior Financial Reporting Manager (Technical Accounting) in London to own the technical accounting assessment and IFRS interpretation for complex initiatives. You will lead statutory reporting, manage external audits, and communicate accounting policy changes to senior stakeholders.

You will influence governance processes, develop reporting controls, and translate regulatory arrangements into clear accounting treatments, while operating in a flexible hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent.
• Strong IFRS knowledge with ability to interpret complex standards.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for large organisations.
• Proven track record in managing external audits.
• Excellent communication and ability to present technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical accounting assessment of new initiatives and changes across the organisation.
• Research, interpret and apply IFRS standards to complex matters, producing clear papers.
• Own the preparation of statutory financial statements and ensure compliance.
• Lead year-end and interim audits, liaising with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality papers and presentations for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Support development and enhancement of financial reporting processes, controls, and disclosures.
• Translate complex regulatory arrangements into appropriate accounting treatments.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

External audits

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent

Job description

This role will suit someone who enjoys tackling challenging accounting issues, influencing senior stakeholders, and taking ownership of statutory reporting, audit delivery, and accounting policy development. You will play a key role in supporting major programmes and business initiatives, ensuring that accounting treatments are robust, compliant, and clearly communicated.

Client Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant with a strong technical accounting background to join a highly regarded organisation operating within a complex and regulated environment in London Canary Wharf.

Description

Senior Financial Reporting Manager (Technical Accounting):

• Lead the technical accounting assessment of new initiatives, projects, and changes across the organisation.
• Research, interpret and apply IFRS standards to complex accounting matters, producing clear recommendations and accounting papers.
• Own the preparation of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Take a leading role in year-end and interim audits, acting as a key contact for external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality papers and presentations for senior leadership, committees, and governance forums covering significant judgements, estimates, and accounting policy changes.
• Support the development and enhancement of financial reporting processes, controls, and disclosures.
• Partner with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to translate complex regulatory and contractual arrangements into appropriate accounting treatments.
• Review and challenge financial models, valuations, and accounting assumptions where required.
• Act as the organisation's technical accounting expert, providing guidance on emerging accounting developments and changes to reporting standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial reporting, governance, and audit readiness activities.

Profile

We're keen to speak with qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) who have a strong grounding in technical financial accounting and statutory reporting for this Senior Financial Reporting Manager (Technical Accounting) role.

You will likely have experience gained within:

• Audit or accounting practice
• Financial reporting teams
• Technical accounting roles
• Complex regulated environments
• Large corporate, infrastructure, public sector, or not-for-profit organisations

Essential Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting expertise with detailed IFRS knowledge.
• Experience preparing and reviewing full statutory accounts.
• Proven track record of managing external audits.
• Ability to analyse complex accounting issues and provide practical solutions.
• Experience preparing accounting papers, technical memos, or board-level reports.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with financial instruments, valuations, or complex accounting judgements.
• Exposure to highly regulated sectors, infrastructure, energy, public sector, or similar environments.
• Experience reviewing financial models and challenging key assumptions.
• Previous involvement in accounting policy development and disclosure improvements.
• Public sector and government sector experience.

Job Offer

Senior Financial Reporting Manager (Technical Accounting):

Opportunity to focus on high-level technical accounting rather than routine management accounting.

Significant exposure to complex IFRS matters and accounting policy decisions.

Senior stakeholder engagement and visibility across the organisation.

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Strong benefits package including bonus, pension contribution, enhanced family benefits, professional development support, and generous annual leave.