Technical Accounting Manager - Listed Media - £80,000 to £90,000 + bonus
Your new company A Global Media Group is looking for a Technical Accountant to join its high performing Group Finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role with real ownership, acting as the in house expert on revenue recognition and supporting wider group reporting across a complex international organisation.
Reporting to the Head of Group Reporting, you'll play a key role in interpreting accounting standards, strengthening compliance across the group, and partnering with finance teams worldwide.
Your New Role
Own IFRS 15: Review complex client contracts, pin down performance obligations, and ensure revenue is recognised accurately and on time.
Write technical papers: Produce clear memos, journals and support for new and existing revenue arrangements.
Drive month end accuracy: Deliver high quality revenue and balance sheet entries across monthly, quarterly and annual closes.
Be the go-to expert: Guide finance teams and auditors with clear, confident technical advice.
Strengthen controls: Improve and embed IFRS 15 processes and controls across the group.
Support wider reporting: Contribute to IFRS 16, IFRS 2 and help lead the group's rollout of IFRS 18.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
ACA qualified, ideally from a top audit firm.
Strong technical accounting skills, especially IFRS 15 (IFRS 16/IFRS 2 is a plus).
Experience in the media, digital, consulting or tech sectors is highly valuable.
Sharp analytical skills and strong Excel.
Clear communicator who can explain technical issues simply.
Detail driven, proactive and calm under deadlines.
UK right to work required.
What you need to do now
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