Technical Accounting Manager

Altum Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Altum Consulting is helping a well-established media organisation in London to recruit a technically strong Technical Accounting Manager for an interim/FTC assignment. You will own IFRS accounting matters, support the year-end reporting and audit, and drive improvements across financial reporting and controls.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with proven IFRS experience and a track record in year-end audits and group reporting.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and experience preparing accounting papers.
• Proven experience managing year-end audits and preparing or reviewing group financial statements.
• Background in Group Reporting, Technical Accounting, Audit or Financial Control.
• Experience reviewing balance sheets and improving financial controls.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders and external auditors.
• Immediately available or able to start at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex IFRS accounting matters, preparing technical accounting papers and supporting key management judgements.
• Coordinate year-end reporting deliverables and act as a key point of contact for external auditors.
• Support the preparation and review of Group IFRS financial statements and annual report disclosures.
• Strengthen financial reporting controls, including requirements relating to Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Lead detailed balance sheet reviews, identifying risks, challenging balances and driving resolution of outstanding issues.
• Work closely with senior finance stakeholders to ensure reporting deadlines are met and processes run efficiently.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Audits coordination

Group reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Technical Accounting Manager - Interim / FTC

We are working with a well-established Media organisation in London that is looking for an experienced Technical Accounting Manager to support its Group Finance team through a busy year-end reporting and audit period.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused opportunity for a technically strong qualified accountant who can take ownership of complex IFRS accounting matters, support the year-end audit and drive improvements across financial reporting and controls.

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who are immediately available or on a short notice period.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on complex IFRS accounting matters, preparing technical accounting papers and supporting key management judgements.
• Coordinate year-end reporting deliverables and act as a key point of contact for external auditors.
• Support the preparation and review of Group IFRS financial statements and annual report disclosures.
• Strengthen financial reporting controls, including requirements relating to Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Lead detailed balance sheet reviews, identifying risks, challenging balances and driving resolution of outstanding issues.
• Work closely with senior finance stakeholders to ensure reporting deadlines are met and processes run efficiently.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong technical IFRS knowledge and experience preparing accounting papers.
• Proven experience managing year-end audits and preparing or reviewing Group financial statements.
• Solid background in Group Reporting, Technical Accounting, Audit or Financial Control.
• Experience reviewing balance sheets and improving financial controls.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders and external auditors.
• Proactive, organised and able to hit the ground running.
• Immediately available or able to start at short notice.

Experience within a complex group structure or exposure to media and broadcasting would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

An opportunity to join an established finance function in a high-impact role, with broad exposure to technical accounting, Group reporting and senior stakeholders.

Interested?