Technical Accounting Manager

Mackie Myers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm in Greater London is looking for a Technical Lead to enhance financial reporting and support acquisitions. This role requires ACA/ACCA qualifications and experience in technical accounting within complex group environments. Responsibilities include leading acquisition accounting, impairment reviews, and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to partner with senior stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience in acquisition accounting and group reporting.
• Proven ability to lead technical accounting issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting for acquisitions.
• Own impairment reviews and documentation.
• Provide leadership on revenue recognition issues.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies per IFRS.
• Monitor implementation of new accounting standards.
• Act as a contact for auditors on acquisitions.

Skills

Technical accounting background

Knowledge of IFRS

Communication with senior stakeholders

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Job description

Mackie Myers are partnering with a highly acquisitive, international group operating across multiple markets is strengthening its senior finance function. This Technical Lead role sits at the centre of financial reporting and transaction activity, supporting frequent acquisitions and complex group accounting requirements.

The role will act as the technical authority on IFRS, ensuring robust acquisition reporting, impairment assessments, and consistent accounting treatment as the group continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting for a highly acquisitive group, including acquisition accounting, purchase price allocations, and post-deal reporting
• Own impairment reviews across the group, including assumptions, modelling, and documentation of key judgements
• Provide technical leadership on revenue recognition across complex and evolving revenue streams
• Develop and maintain group accounting policies in line with IFRS, with particular focus on IFRS 3 and IFRS 9
• Monitor the impact of new accounting standards and ensure timely, practical implementation
• Act as a key technical contact for auditors and advisors, particularly on acquisition-related matters

About You

• ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified with strong post-qualification experience
• Proven technical accounting background within acquisitive or complex group environments
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, especially IFRS 3, IFRS 9, impairment, and revenue recognition
• Confident communicator able to partner with senior stakeholders across finance and the wider business