Senior Group Technical Accounting Lead
Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid working)
Salaries: Circa £75,000 - £85,000 + bonus + strong benefits package
Opportunity
A high‑performing, FTSE‑listed organisation is seeking a Senior Group Technical Accounting Lead to join its group finance function at an exciting stage of evolution. This role offers exceptional visibility across the business, working with a wide range of senior stakeholders and finance teams, giving you a deep understanding of the organisation's operations, commercial drivers, and the full breadth of areas impacted by technical accounting.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Acting as the trusted technical accounting authority across the group, providing expert guidance on IFRS and UK GAAP
* Supporting and advising senior stakeholders on the accounting implications of commercial decisions and complex transactions
* Leading the accounting assessment and documentation for material, non‑routine, and judgemental areas
* Preparing high‑quality technical accounting papers and position memos for internal governance and external audit
* Owning and evolving the Group Accounting Policy, ensuring it reflects both regulatory requirements and business realities
* Monitoring changes in accounting standards, assessing impact, and leading effective implementation across the organisation
* Partnering closely with the financial reporting team on interim and annual statutory accounts, including key disclosures
* Playing a central role in the year‑end audit process, acting as a key point of contact for auditors
* Contributing to a strong, insightful month‑end and reporting cycle through collaboration with finance teams across the business
* Getting involved in finance transformation and change initiatives, working alongside talented colleagues and directors who place people development and culture at the heart of how they lead
What You’ll Bring
* ACA or ACCA qualified
* Strong, hands‑on experience in IFRS technical accounting, with solid UK GAAP knowledge
* Proven ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting standards to real‑world business scenarios
* A genuine passion for technical accounting and for being seen as the subject matter expert others rely on
* Experience producing clear, well‑structured technical accounting memoranda
* Confidence partnering with senior stakeholders, including directors and executive‑level leaders
* Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound judgement
* Strong Excel and general systems capability
* An inquisitive, proactive mindset with a collaborative, relationship‑driven approach
What's On Offer
* Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunity
* Car allowance
* Private medical healthcare
* Contributory pension scheme
* Save‑as‑you‑earn programme
* Cycle‑to‑work and gym membership discounts
* A comprehensive wellbeing offering
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