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Technical Accounting Lead | London | Media/Tech | £100,000 to £120,000 + Bonus & Package
Goodman Masson are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a leading PE Backed Technology business on their search for a new Technical Accounting Lead. This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact, technically-focused role that will drive group wide decision making.
Join a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise will influence everything from global acquisitions to complex contract structuring - and where technical excellence meets real-world commercial impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Take the lead on UK GAAP and IFRS compliance, ensuring the business is ahead of regulatory changes.
* Act as the go-to expert for technical accounting advice on high-profile matters like revenue recognition, PPA, and impairment analysis.
* Work directly with commercial teams and external auditors, bridging the gap between accounting standards and business strategy.
* Own the technical review of complex global contracts, providing insight that shapes major business decisions.
* Play a key role in global M&A activity - from due diligence to seamless post-acquisition integration.
* Champion financial best practices by delivering training across international regions.
What We’re Looking For
* ACA qualified, ideally from a Top 10 accounting advisory team, or currently in a technical accounting role in industry.
* Deep knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, with a passion for applying it in a commercial, fast-evolving environment.
* A confident communicator who can translate technical complexity into actionable insight for senior stakeholders.
Why This Role?
* Join a high-growth global brand with an entrepreneurial culture and serious ambitions.
* Gain exposure to big-ticket M&A, strategic finance, and cutting-edge tech/media ventures.
* Enjoy a collaborative culture that values expertise, initiative, and growth.
* Competitive package including bonus, great benefits, and career progression pathways.
Technical Accounting Lead | London | Media/Tech | £100,000 to £120,000 + Bonus & Package
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Technology, Information and Media, and Advertising Services
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