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Senior Technical Accounting Manager

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd

Reading

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading financial services company in Reading is seeking a Senior Technical Accounting Manager. This role, offering a salary of £80,000 to £100,000 plus an 8% bonus, involves providing technical accounting guidance and developing policies across the group. Candidates should be ACA qualified with solid knowledge in UK and US GAAP. A strong analytical mindset and proficiency in Excel are essential. Hybrid work with 3 days onsite is expected.

Qualifications

  • Top tier ACA qualified individuals required, ideally from a top 10 accountancy practice.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance frameworks.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

  • Understand accounting practices of newly acquired entities.
  • Provide technical guidance on IFRS and UK GAAP.
  • Develop relevant accounting policies.
  • Evaluate accounting issues related to M & A activities.
  • Support ongoing finance change and transformation projects.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication skills
Analytical mindset

Education

ACA qualification

Job description

Senior Technical Accounting Manager - Reading (3 days on site) - £80,000 to £100,000 + 8% Bonus

A fantastic opportunity to join a highly acquisitive, powerhouse in the Financial Services sector with a turnover in excess of £1billion, we are seeking a high calibre Senior Group Finance Manager to work as part of a passionate, high performing finance team.

Reporting directly into senior leadership, the role offers huge exposure to working directly with directors across the group.

Some of the key responsibilities will include....

  • Understand accounting practices of newly acquired entities to identify accounting issues and assess the impact of any changes
  • Provision of technical guidance and recommendations to the group in respect of IFRS, UK GAAP and more widely
  • Development of relevant accounting policies on an ongoing basis
  • Ensure relevant accounting standards across the group and effect any necessary changes
  • Evaluation of accounting issues relating to M & A activities and acquisitions
  • Act as a business partner across the group function, across both finance and non-finance.
  • Support with ongoing finance change/ transformation projects on an ongoing basis as the business continues to invest

A little about you....

  • We are ideally looking for top tier ACA qualified individuals, most likely from a top 10 accountancy practice
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and handling complex data sets
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Analytical mindset with strong reconciliation abilities
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and solve problems independently
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance frameworks

Senior Technical Accounting Manager - Reading (3 days on site) - £80,000 to £100,000 + 8% Bonus

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