Technical Accounting Manager

Investigo Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in St Albans is seeking a Technical Accounting Lead to oversee accounting standards and develop procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, management experience, and the ability to work with external auditors. This role offers a competitive salary up to £95,000, a 20% performance bonus, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

20% performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• High-calibre technical accounting professional with ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Proven experience with external auditors and audit relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to ensure accounting excellence.
• Author technical accounting papers and provide guidance.
• Oversee auditor relationships and manage audit processes.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

IFRS knowledge

Team management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

ACA or ACCA or CIMA qualification

Job description

About the Role

This is a pivotal technical leadership position that will see you taking ownership of complex accounting matters and technical excellence. You will lead a team of finance professionals while serving as the technical authority on accounting standards, working closely with auditors, and developing robust accounting procedures to support the company's continued growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of direct reports in delivering technical accounting excellence
• Author technical accounting papers and provide guidance on complex accounting treatments
• Take full ownership of auditor relationships and manage external audit processes
• Develop and implement new accounting procedures and controls
• Provide technical IFRS expertise and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Support management on complex transactions and accounting judgements
• Drive continuous improvement in technical accounting processes and documentation

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a high-calibre technical accounting professional with:

Essential Experience:

• ACA qualified with practice background, OR
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in large corporate or group environments
• Strong IFRS knowledge and technical accounting expertise
• Proven experience in managing and developing finance teams
• Experience working with external auditors and managing audit relationships
• Track record of writing technical papers and developing accounting procedures

Personal Attributes

• Natural leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong technical mindset with attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Confident in dealing with auditors and external stakeholders
• Ambitious professional seeking to make a significant technical impact

What\'s on Offer

Compensation Package:

• Competitive salary up to £95,000
• 20% performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent career development opportunities

Why Join Us

• Work for a business with an outstanding reputation for technical excellence
• Be part of an exciting growth story with genuine career progression opportunities
• Join a collaborative, high-performing team environment
• St Albans location with excellent transport links to London