Technical Accounting Advisor (IFRS 16, VAT, Controls)

Broster Buchanan; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Broster Buchanan is seeking a Finance Manager - Advisory to lead technical accounting across the Finance Centre of Excellence in a Burton-on-Trent hybrid role. You will guide complex accounting matters across VAT, IFRS 16 and Fixed Assets, ensuring IFRS/UK GAAP compliance and driving improvements in financial reporting and controls.

Working closely with finance teams and stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance, support month-end and year-end processes, and coach teams while contributing

Qualifications

• ACA qualified (preferred) or ACCA qualified.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge across IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Significant VAT experience, including VAT return preparation and review.
• IFRS 16 experience gained within a large and complex organisation.
• Experience preparing technical accounting papers and providing accounting recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience of working with ERP systems.
• Experience operating across multiple legal entities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the subject matter expert for technical accounting matters across the Finance Centre of Excellence.
• Providing practical guidance and support on complex transactions and accounting issues.
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, VAT legislation and company accounting policies.
• Supporting accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting.
• Reviewing accounting treatments and balance sheet positions to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Supporting internal and external audit activities and responding to technical accounting queries.
• Leading the implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Developing and coaching colleagues across the Record-to-Report and Fixed Asset teams.
• Driving improvements to controls, processes and the quality of financial reporting.
• Supporting finance transformation initiatives and systems projects.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, providing clear and commercially focused advice.

Skills

Technical accounting

VAT knowledge

IFRS 16

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Broster Buchanan is seeking a Finance Manager - Advisory to lead technical accounting across the Finance Centre of Excellence in a Burton-on-Trent hybrid role. You will guide complex accounting matters across VAT, IFRS 16 and Fixed Assets, ensuring IFRS/UK GAAP compliance and driving improvements in financial reporting and controls.

Working closely with finance teams and stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance, support month-end and year-end processes, and coach teams while contributing