Technical Accounting Manager
Employer Location Hook, Hampshire (GB) Salary £80,000 - £90,000 per annum + benefits Closing date 13 Mar 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Technical Accounting Manager
Hybrid – X3 days onsite at our Hook office, RG27 9UY
Full Time, Permanent
Band 2 / £80,000 - £90,000 (dependent on experience)
Join Serco’s Finance Transformation and help build the engine of growth
Serco is transforming Finance to support its future growth, creating a UK-led Global Finance Services (GFS) Hub at the heart of the organisation. This hub is designed to be a true engine of growth - delivering accurate, timely and well-controlled financial information while driving standardisation, efficiency and continuous improvement across the business.
As part of this transformation, we are strengthening our technical accounting capability and are recruiting two Technical Accounting Managers to play a critical role in shaping how complex accounting is applied consistently across Serco’s UK business.
The role
As a Technical Accounting Manager, you will deliver an end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) process within the GFS Hub, with a strong focus on technical accounting standards and policy application. You will be a subject-matter expert within your area, ensuring the accurate, timely and compliant recording of financial results across the UK Division
We are hiring across the following specialist areas:
1. Fixed Assets & Leases (IFRS 16)
2. Revenue Recognition (IFRS 15)
While each role has a distinct technical focus, both sit at the heart of the Finance Hub and work closely with Senior Finance Managers, Finance Business Partners and operational stakeholders to ensure accounting treatments are robust, well-understood and consistently applied across a complex, contract-led organisation.
You will lead a mixed onshore and offshore team of Financial Accountants, combining strong people leadership with deep technical expertise and a continuous improvement mindset.
As part of this you’ll:
3. Act as the go-to technical expert for complex accounting queries within your specialist area
4. Lead, coach and develop a team of onshore Financial Accountants and offshore BPO resources
5. Drive an efficient, well-controlled month-end close, reviewing and approving material accounting judgements and adjustments
6. Ensure strict adherence to IFRS standards, Serco accounting policies and control frameworks
7. Own the review of aged balance sheet items ( WIP, debt, accruals, prepayments) and drive resolution with stakeholders
8. Review key balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement
9. Support Senior Finance Managers in understanding the results and the subsequent reporting
10. Build strong relationships with operational teams to improve accounting processes and data quality
11. Embed a continuous improvement culture, standardising processes, documentation and ways of working across the Hub
What you’ll need to do the role:
You’ll be someone who:
12. Is a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent)
13. Has deep expertise in IFRS 15 or IFRS 16 and related accounting policies
14. Enjoys being the technical authority while still getting hands-on with delivery
15. Is process- and control-oriented, with a strong view of best practice
16. Leads and develops teams with a people-first approach
17. Builds trusted relationships with Finance and non-Finance stakeholders
18. Thrives in a changing environment and is motivated by improving how things are done
Essential experience & skills:
19. Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge
20. Experience delivering accurate, controlled financial reporting on a regular cycle
21. Strong understanding of R2R processes and balance sheet integrity
22. Ability to apply judgement in complex or ambiguous scenarios
23. Proven experience leading teams, including offshore resources High levels of integrity, diligence and professional credibility
Why Serco:
You’ll be part of a high-profile Finance transformation, playing a hands-on role in shaping Finance processes, systems and culture across a truly global organisation. Working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, you’ll gain standout experience delivering meaningful change while building strong foundations for long-term career opportunities across Serco.
What we offer:
24. Company car/ £4200 cash alternative
25. Private healthcare
26. Bonus scheme of up to 20%
27. Flexible working considered
28. Pension – 6%
29. Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
30. A company passionate about diversity and inclusion Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
31. A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Cash Plans, and more.
32. A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
33. A safe and supportive culture.
Appointments are subject to the outcome of ongoing organisational consultation.
Company
We are a team of over 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
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