Technical Accounting Lead (IFRS15)

Matchtech; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an Interim Technical Accounting Lead for a 6-month contract in a hybrid role based in Luton, with an immediate start. The role requires strong IFRS 15 and revenue recognition experience to design and implement the accounting framework, processes, controls and reporting for a major new loyalty programme.

You will lead the accounting workstream, develop policies and technical papers, design revenue recognition, deferred revenue and contract liability processes, build

Qualifications

• Experience with IFRS 15 and revenue recognition.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Ability to translate accounting requirements into practical processes and controls.
• Experience implementing accounting solutions for new products or business models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting workstream for the loyalty programme launch.
• Develop and document accounting policies and technical papers.
• Design revenue recognition, deferred revenue and contract liability processes.
• Develop accounting models and methodologies, including SSP and breakage calculations.
• Create month-end accounting procedures, journals and controls.
• Prepare financial reporting and disclosure requirements.
• Work closely with Finance, Commercial, Technology and Project teams.
• Support transition into BAU Finance operations.

Skills

IFRS 15

Revenue recognition

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Process design

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Interim Technical Accounting Lead

6-Month Contract | Hybrid Working | Immediate Start

Luton - Hybrid | £600 - £750 p/d

Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Technical Accounting Lead to support the launch of a major new customer loyalty programme. This is a hands‑on role for someone with strong IFRS 15 and revenue recognition experience who can help design and implement the accounting framework, processes, controls and reporting required to support the new programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting workstream for the loyalty programme launch
• Develop and document accounting policies and technical papers
• Design revenue recognition, deferred revenue and contract liability processes
• Develop accounting models and methodologies, including SSP and breakage calculations
• Create month‑end accounting procedures, journals and controls
• Prepare financial reporting and disclosure requirements
• Work closely with Finance, Commercial, Technology and Project teams
• Support transition into BAU Finance operations

About You

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified
• Experienced in IFRS 15 and complex revenue recognition
• Strong in technical accounting and financial reporting
• Able to translate accounting requirements into practical processes and controls
• Experienced in implementing accounting solutions for new products, systems or business models
• Comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced project environment

If you have strong IFRS 15, technical accounting and revenue recognition experience, we'd like to hear from you