Responsibilities
Lead technical accounting assessments and structuring for new transactions, products, significant contracts, and other business initiatives, ensuring effective control processes are in place to address associated risks.
Ensure finance systems and processes are properly set up to support the operationalisation and implementation of new activities such as products, partnerships, and transactions.
Take ownership and lead the delivery of the annual report, managing external parties and internal stakeholder inputs, and drive future automation of this process.
Prepare management judgement papers on accounting matters for the Bank Audit Committee and on occasion attend these meetings to present papers.
Take ownership of accounting policy development, horizon scanning and implementation including managing the accounting manual and other relevant finance policies.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments in financial and corporate reporting by attending workshops and roundtables, representing Zopa's interests.
Provide expert guidance and advice on the application of accounting policies across the business.
Lead the approach to ESG and sustainability reporting, keeping pace with evolving disclosure requirements.
Manage and oversee the work of the Technical Accounting team, including coordinating tasks and supervising the Technical Accounting Specialist - and develop a forward view of this function.
Lead external auditor engagements on all technical accounting matters.
Be a key participant and contributor to the Senior Managers Group within Finance, influencing and building relationships across the wider Finance function.
Qualifications
Qualified accountant with extensive post qualification experience.
Experience working in the Financial Services sector (preferably retail banking or consumer finance) or trained with a top accountancy firm with financial services experience within a technical accounting role.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment.
Work independently, assume responsibility and make own judgements. Ready to take ownership of complex new areas and solve problems with minimal guidance.
Team player with collaborative and influencing skills. Ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders and strong communication skills.
Able to demonstrate a questioning mindset and drive operational changes to systems and processes as the business scales.
Curious about AI and how to deploy it in everyday work.
Energetic, motivated, and has a passion for excellence and innovation.
Bonus points for
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS 9 (expected credit losses, EIR, hedge accounting), IAS 39 (hedge accounting), IAS 38 (Intangible assets), IAS 36 (Impairment of assets), IFRS 2 (Share‑based payments), IFRS 3 (Business Combination).
Understanding of the regulatory reporting requirements for banks.
Understanding of UK taxes and appetite to learn more.
Benefits and Working Arrangement Hybrid role requiring presence at the Manchester office 2‑3 days a week at WeWork, Dalton Place, 29 John Dalton Street, M2 6WF. Option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year. Flexible ways of working, work‑life balance, dog friendly office.
Diversity Statement Zopa is proud to offer a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to better products for our customers and a unique company culture. We are made up of nearly 50 nationalities, have a DE&I forum, and are proud of our culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work. Our approach to DE&I is reflected in our hiring process so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Subject to having the right to work in the country of choice.
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