Technical Accounting Manager

Kepler Search; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking an experienced accounting professional for a mid-senior level position in the Real Estate sector. Responsibilities include managing the full business lifecycle of accounting activities, applying strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, and preparing financial statements. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with at least 5 years of joint venture experience. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA or ACCA certification is essential.
• A minimum of 5 years of Joint Venture experience is required.
• Strong technical knowledge in US GAAP, IFRS, and UK GAAP is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities across the business lifecycle.
• Support accurate and compliant reporting under US GAAP and IFRS.
• Prepare technical accounting memos related to revenue recognition.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS expertise

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Joint Venture experience

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional for a client in the Real Estate sector. The role focuses on complex financial reporting and transactional accounting with deep US GAAP and IFRS expertise, including consolidation and interpretation of legal and financial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities across the full business lifecycle, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and entity liquidations
• Apply strong technical knowledge of US GAAP (including ASC 810), IFRS, and UK regulatory frameworks to support accurate and compliant reporting
• Analyse and interpret legal documents such as joint venture and distribution/marketing agreements, translating them into actionable financial insights
• Prepare technical accounting memos related to revenue recognition and the financial impact of corporate transactions
• Support monthly and year-end close processes, including journal entries, consolidations, and intercompany eliminations
• Coordinate with auditors and assist in annual audits and financial statement reviews
• Adapt quickly to new challenges in a dynamic, start-up-style environment, contributing to ongoing process improvements and scalability initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant either ACA or ACCA
• Joint Venture experience for a minimum of 5 years, to include the analysis of legal documentation relating to accounting
• Experience with the full cycle of Accounting i.e. everything from the initial recording of a business transaction, to the preparation of the financial statements
• Technical knowledge in US GAAP, IFRS & UK GAAP

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting, Financial Services, and Real Estate

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