Senior Technical Accounting Lead IFRS/UK GAAP and Audit

ACCA Careers; Egham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a highly experienced accounting professional to lead technical accounting and financial reporting across UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102 and US GAAP for multiple entities. You will own complex areas such as pensions, leases and tax, manage statutory reporting and external audits, and drive SOX controls and process improvements.

ACA qualification with top-tier audit training is required; strong Excel and Oracle ERP experience is preferred; salary £70,000–£80,000, plus benefits, and

Qualifications

• ACA qualified with Top 10 audit training.
• Experience in technical accounting and group reporting.
• UK GAAP, IFRS and statutory reporting expert.
• Experience in multinational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting across UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102 and US GAAP reporting requirements.
• Own complex accounting areas including pensions, leases, corporation tax and other significant accounting matters.
• Manage statutory reporting and financial statement preparation for multiple legal entities.
• Lead external audit activities and serve as the primary accounting contact for auditors and key stakeholders.
• Drive SOX compliance improvements and strengthen the overall control framework.
• Produce technical accounting papers, audit memos and recommendations on complex accounting matters.
• Oversee group reporting submissions and ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Partner with senior finance leaders, operational stakeholders and regional leadership teams.
• Lead process improvement, transformation and systems enhancement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship across the wider finance function.
• Support strategic projects including ERP upgrades, business transformation and operational reviews.

Skills

Audit training

UK GAAP

IFRS

Statutory reporting

ERP systems

Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA qualification

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a highly experienced accounting professional to lead technical accounting and financial reporting across UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102 and US GAAP for multiple entities. You will own complex areas such as pensions, leases and tax, manage statutory reporting and external audits, and drive SOX controls and process improvements.

ACA qualification with top-tier audit training is required; strong Excel and Oracle ERP experience is preferred; salary £70,000–£80,000, plus benefits, and