Job Title: Technical Accounting Manager

Location: Strand, London
Daily Rate: -700 - -750 per day (umbrella)
Contract Length: 12 months with potential for extension
Working Pattern: Hybrid, ideally two days in the office per week

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Accounting Manager to bolster their Group External Reporting and Policy team. This exciting opportunity comes at a critical time as the organisation prepares for its busy half-year and year-end reporting periods. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess deep technical accounting expertise, this role may be the perfect fit!

Key Responsibilities:

• Expert Technical Guidance: Act as the go-to authority on IFRS and UK GAAP, providing expert advice on accounting and reporting issues faced by the organisation.
• Drafting and Review: Create and review technical accounting papers for external auditors, ensuring swift signoffs to establish clear accounting principles across local and Group teams.
• Policy Development: Lead initiatives to review and implement new accounting standards, updating Group accounting policies in line with the latest guidance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with various departments, including Legal, Treasury, and M&A, to provide strategic accounting advice for internal and external transactions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication and implementation of accounting requirements.

What the Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Expertise: ACA Qualified Accountant with substantial post-qualification experience, preferably within large, regulated utilities.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong IFRS technical expertise, including lease accounting, hedge accounting, and M&A accounting.
• Communication Skills: Highly proficient in written and verbal communication, with the ability to articulate complex accounting concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive Attitude: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills with a keen interest in fostering relationships and sharing knowledge across the organisation.
• Background in Utilities or Big 4 would be highly desirable

Why This Role?

This is more than just a job; it''s an opportunity to make a significant impact within a vital sector. The organisation values diversity and inclusion, encouraging all potential candidates to apply, even if they don''t meet every single qualification.

What''s in it for You?

• Competitive daily rate, with opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team environment.
• Flexibility in working patterns, allowing for a balance between office presence and remote work.
• A chance to work on diverse technical accounting projects that will enhance your expertise and expand your professional network.

Apply Today!

If you are ready to take on a new challenge and contribute your technical accounting prowess to a leading organisation in the utilities sector, do not hesitate! This role promises a rewarding experience with the potential for future opportunities. Apply now to be considered for this exciting position!

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