Senior Financial Reporting Accountant (Technical)

Our client, a well-established company in the Finance sector, is currently seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant (Technical) for a contract position. As a Senior Technical Accounting Manager, you will play a vital role in providing expert advice on the accounting implications of complex transactions and changes to financial reporting requirements. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting frameworks, managing the implementation of new accounting standards, and overseeing the technical content of all financial statements.

Key Responsibilities:
- Leading on the accounting treatment of complex transactions, such as leases, financing arrangements, business acquisitions, and hedging
- Acting as the main point of contact for multi-disciplinary projects involving tax, treasury, and corporate finance
- Ensuring comprehensive accounting policies are in place, in line with relevant frameworks, and regularly reviewing and updating them
- Advising on the implications of proposed changes in accounting regulations and ensuring compliance with statutory and best practice requirements
- Managing the implementation of new accounting standards across the organization
- Handling the technical content of all statutory financial statements and coordinating with external auditors
- Supporting the establishment of the department as a recognized center of excellence for accounting advisory services
- Presenting technical accounting updates and training across the finance department

Key Requirements:
- Expert knowledge of professional accounting principles and standards, including technical accounting advisory
- Strong experience in financial transaction preparation, consolidation, and audit planning
- Familiarity with treasury financial accounting principles and management reporting
- Competence in systems and software used in financial reporting
- Commercial acumen and understanding of financial controls
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
- Strong interpretation and application of IFRS accounting standards
- Good knowledge of local authority standards and financial statutory duties
- Extensive experience in a senior financial accounting position

Our client offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, with opportunities to make a significant impact. If you are a skilled Senior Financial Reporting Accountant with a background in technical accounting, we invite you to apply now.