Technical Accounting and Governance Manager

Manpower UK; Rosyth; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Senior leadership exposure

Challenging projects

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a Senior Technical Accounting and Governance Manager in Rosyth on a hybrid basis for a 6-9 month contract. The role focuses on financial reporting, governance, and control improvements in a large, project-driven business.

You will lead audits and provide expert accounting guidance across contracts. Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will drive governance initiatives, ensure robust financial controls, and train teams on technical matters.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Experience in audit, technical accounting or financial control.
• Strong IFRS knowledge including IFRS 15.
• Experience managing external/internal audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead external and internal audits; be the primary contact for auditors.
• Prepare and review technical accounting papers; provide guidance on complex matters.
• Develop governance documentation and control assessments for the business.
• Advise on accounting treatments for new contracts and opportunities.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Audit management

Technical accounting

IFRS 15

Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

This six to nine month contract in Rosyth, offered on a hybrid basis, suits a technically strong accountant seeking a senior finance post. As Technical Accounting and Governance Manager, the appointee supplies expert guidance on financial reporting while strengthening governance and control frameworks across a large, project-driven business. Core duties include leading internal and external audits, acting as principal contact for auditors, and embedding robust processes. Close collaboration with senior finance leadership is essential. Candidates need sound technical accounting knowledge, audit management experience, and proven governance expertise. Salary is negotiable, reflecting the seniority of this full-time position.

Technical Accounting andamp; Governance Manager Rosyth / Hybrid Working 6-9 month contract Full time A leading organisation operating within a complex, project-based environment is seeking a Technical Accounting andamp; Governance Manager to join its finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to play a key role in financial reporting, governance, audit management, and control improvement across a large and diverse business. Working closely with senior finance leadership, the successful candidate will provide expert technical accounting guidance, drive governance initiatives, and ensure a robust financial control environment.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating external and internal audits, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors and key stakeholders.
• Preparing and reviewing technical accounting papers and providing guidance on complex accounting matters.
• Supporting the production of half-year and year-end governance documentation, including control assessments and representation letters.
• Reviewing compliance with contract approval and governance processes for major commercial agreements.
• Analysing monthly trading performance across contracts to identify accounting risks, anomalies, and emerging trends.
• Attending contract review meetings, challenging assumptions and providing financial insight where required.
• Delivering governance and assurance programmes to ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Developing accounting guidance and delivering training to finance teams on technical accounting matters.
• Supporting the implementation of accounting policies and ensuring consistent application across the business.
• Advising finance teams on accounting treatments relating to new business opportunities and existing contracts.
• Working with senior finance stakeholders to develop and enhance financial controls, governance processes, and reporting frameworks.
• Identifying opportunities to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of financial processes.
• Providing ad hoc financial reporting and governance support as required.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Previous experience within audit, technical accounting, financial reporting, or financial control environments.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience interpreting and applying IFRS standards.
• Knowledge of long-term contract accounting and IFRS 15 would be highly advantageous.
• Experience managing or supporting external and internal audit processes.
• Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities with experience interpreting and presenting financial data.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Experience operating within large, complex organisations with multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, governance, and control enhancement.

What''s on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership.
• Exposure to complex technical accounting and governance projects.
• Significant stakeholder