Technical Accounting Manager

Michael Page (UK); Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Bonus

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Gym membership

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a senior technical accounting leader to shape governance and financial reporting across UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102 and US GAAP. You will own complex accounting areas and drive technical excellence within a multinational environment.

You will manage statutory reporting, lead external audits and strengthen internal controls, partnering with senior finance leaders across regional teams. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, bonus, life

Qualifications

• ACA qualified with strong audit training, ideally in a Top 10 firm.
• Significant experience in technical accounting, financial reporting or group accounting.
• Expertise in UK GAAP, IFRS and statutory reporting.
• Experience operating in a multinational or complex corporate environment.
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across finance and the business.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience of ERP systems such as Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting activities across UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102 and US GAAP reporting requirements.
• Own complex accounting areas including pensions, leases, corporation tax and other significant accounting matters.
• Manage statutory reporting and financial statement preparation for multiple legal entities.
• Lead external audit activities and serve as the primary accounting contact for auditors and key stakeholders.
• Drive SOX compliance improvements and strengthen the overall control framework.
• Produce technical accounting papers, audit memos and recommendations on complex accounting matters.
• Oversee group reporting submissions and ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Partner with senior finance leaders, operational stakeholders and regional leadership teams.
• Lead process improvement, transformation and systems enhancement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship across the wider finance function.
• Support strategic projects including ERP upgrades, business transformation and operational reviews.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ACA qualified

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

• Shape technical accounting, governance and financial reporting
• Lead high profile accounting projects, and drive technical excellence

About Our Client

Our client is a well established international organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and operational excellence

Job Description

• Lead technical accounting activities across UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102 and US GAAP reporting requirements.
• Own complex accounting areas including pensions, leases, corporation tax and other significant accounting matters.
• Manage statutory reporting and financial statement preparation for multiple legal entities.
• Lead external audit activities and serve as the primary accounting contact for auditors and key stakeholders.
• Drive SOX compliance improvements and strengthen the overall control framework.
• Produce technical accounting papers, audit memos and recommendations on complex accounting matters.
• Oversee group reporting submissions and ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Partner with senior finance leaders, operational stakeholders and regional leadership teams.
• Lead process improvement, transformation and systems enhancement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship across the wider finance function.
• Support strategic projects including ERP upgrades, business transformation and operational reviews.

The Successful Applicant

• ACA qualified.
• Strong audit training, ideally gained within a Top 10 environment and commercial business exposure.
• Significant experience within technical accounting, financial reporting or group accounting.
• Expertise in UK GAAP, IFRS and statutory reporting.
• Strong understanding of governance, controls, audit and compliance frameworks.
• Experience operating within a multinational or complex corporate environment.
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across finance and the wider business.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience of ERP systems such as Oracle

What's on Offer

• Salary of £70,000 to £75,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Healthcare
• Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme
• Gym membership

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter 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.