Group Technical Accounting Manager Location: Luton (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office) Rate: £550 - £700 per day (DOE) Contract: 6 months Join our client, a FTSE-listed leader, and play a pivotal role in shaping financial reporting excellence across the Group. As Group Technical Accounting Manager, you'll provide expert IFRS guidance, lead the statutory reporting process, and support the Head of Group Reporting in ensuring the Group's financial statements and disclosures meet the highest technical and professional standards. This is a high-profile role offering significant exposure across Group Finance, senior leadership, and external auditors - ideal for a technically strong and commercially minded accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Lead on complex technical accounting issues, providing clear, practical advice to senior finance stakeholders. Oversee preparation and delivery of Group statutory accounts and interim reports in compliance with IFRS. Manage the relationship with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit delivery. Own and maintain the Group accounting manual, drafting and updating guidance on complex or emerging standards. Lead the implementation of new and amended IFRS standards, including impact assessment, communication, and disclosure preparation. Support the Head of Group Reporting in delivering the Group's Annual Report & Accounts (ARA). Oversee the Group's impairment review process, going concern and viability statements. Provide oversight and direction to a small team of qualified accountants within Group Reporting. About You Qualified accountant (ACA/CA or equivalent) with extensive post-qualification experience in technical accounting and group reporting. Proven expertise in IFRS, ideally within a large, complex, or FTSE-listed environment. Strong understanding of IFRS 16 and other key reporting standards. Excellent communicator - able to present complex accounting issues clearly to non-technical audiences. Hands-on, detail-focused, and confident working under pressure to tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and influence across teams. Experience managing external auditors and overseeing statutory reporting processes. Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-moving environment with multiple stakeholders. Interested? If you're a technically strong accountant who enjoys tackling complex reporting challenges and driving best practice in financial governance, we'd love to hear from you