Technical Accountant

ACCA Careers; Aylesford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Mid Kent based client, acting as the expert on complex accounting issues and guiding IFRS/UK GAAP and regulatory reporting. You will liaise with external auditors and lead technical papers and policy implementations.

You will support consolidation, disclosures and continuous improvements across financial reporting, systems, and controls, while collaborating with senior finance leaders.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA/CIMA with proven technical accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP reporting requirements.
• Experience in audit, technical accounting, or financial reporting.
• Experience preparing or auditing consolidated financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Research, interpret and apply IFRS/UK GAAP to complex transactions.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and advise on revenue recognition.
• Prepare disclosures and supporting docs for external audit.
• Serve as key contact for auditors on technical matters.
• Lead implementation of new accounting standards across the org.
• Support continuous improvement of reporting systems and controls.
• Assist on ad-hoc technical accounting and finance projects.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Stakeholder management

Clear accounting communication

Education

ACA qualification

ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Working within a specialist financial reporting team, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of financial statements across multiple group entities, managing technical accounting projects, and acting as the primary contact for external auditors on technical matters.

Client Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join our Mid Kent based client. The successful candidate will act as the organisation's expert on complex accounting issues, providing expert guidance on IFRS, UK GAAP, regulatory reporting, and technical accounting matters.

Description

Financial Accountant responsibilities include:

• Researching, interpreting, and applying IFRS and UK GAAP accounting standards to complex business transactions and new initiatives.
• Preparing technical accounting papers, reviewing contracts, and advising on appropriate accounting treatments and revenue recognition policies.
• Preparing complex Financial statement disclosures and supporting documentation for external audit purposes.
• Acting as the key point of contact for auditors on technical accounting matters and resolving complex accounting issues.
• Leading the implementation of new accounting standards across the organisation and advising stakeholders on the financial reporting implications.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across financial reporting systems, processes, and controls.
• Supporting ad-hoc technical accounting and finance projects as required.

Profile

The Successful Financial Accountant Should Have

• ACA qualification, or ACCA/CIMA with proven technical accounting experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP reporting requirements.
• Experience within audit, technical accounting, or financial reporting environments.
• Experience preparing or auditing consolidated financial statements within large or complex organisations.
• Experience managing external audit relationships and liaising with professional advisers.
• Advanced Excel skills and exposure to large ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leaders and external advisers.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Long-term career development within a stable and highly regarded organisation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.