Senior Manager - Technical Accounting & Projects

Michael Page; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global player in energy trading is seeking a skilled accounting professional to lead a small international team. You will provide expert IFRS advice and support innovative accounting policies. The role offers a competitive salary of ~£90k plus bonus, with a hybrid working model in Swindon and some travel to Germany.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Double-matched pension contribution

Comprehensive health benefits

Career development focus

Exceptional parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven ability to interpret and apply accounting standards for new products.
• Experience in derivatives and complex transaction accounting.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to tackle technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Provide expert advice on IFRS and technical accounting matters.
• Support quarterly financial statement preparation under IFRS.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS

Leadership experience

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics

Job description

Lead a small international team providing expert accounting advice within a global energy trading organisation. Deliver technical guidance on complex transactions and IFRS topics, shaping accounting policy for innovative products and investments.

Client Details

A leading global player in the energy markets, actively driving the transition to sustainable power through innovative trading and risk management solutions.

Description

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals across the UK and Germany
• Provide expert advice on complex IFRS and technical accounting matters (e.g. IFRS 9, 10, 15, 16, IAS 37, IAS 2)
• Assess and support accounting treatments for new trading products, acquisitions, and investment projects
• Develop, refine, and implement accounting policies and principles to support business innovation
• Partner with senior finance leadership to influence strategic and operational decisions
• Coordinate group-level IAS/IFRS topics to ensure consistency across the organisation
• Support quarterly financial statement preparation under IFRS and HGB, including evaluation of commodity contracts and provisions
• Act as the main contact for auditors, ensuring clear communication and accurate responses to technical queries
• Lead and deliver internal accounting projects to enhance processes, controls, and reporting quality
• Provide accounting assessments and solutions for new business approvals and complex transactions

Profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS (HGB exposure advantageous)
• Experience in derivatives, financial instruments, or complex transaction accounting
• Proven ability to interpret and apply accounting standards to new products and business models
• Demonstrated leadership experience, managing and developing a small team
• Skilled in project management, with the ability to balance priorities and deliver results
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels
• Advanced proficiency in English (German is an advantage)
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to take on new technical challenges
• Experience in the energy, trading, or financial services sectors is desirable

Job Offer

• Opportunity to shape accounting policy and principles within a global trading environment
• Exposure to complex, high-value transactions across multiple international markets
• Leadership of a skilled, collaborative team in a supportive culture
• Direct influence on strategic finance and business decisions
• Hybrid working model - typically three days per week in Swindon, with some travel to Germany
• Competitive base salary (~£90k) plus discretionary annual bonus (0-50%, 20% paid last year)
• Double-matched pension contribution (5% employee / 10% employer)
• Exceptional maternity and paternity leave policies
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Strong focus on career development, learning, and progression
• Inclusive, international working environment connecting teams across Europe, Asia, and the US