Overview
Job Title: Interim IFRS16 Project Lead/ Head of Finance Level
Contract: 3-6 Months (Interim) • Location: Berkshire HQ – Fully Remote Role • Start: ASAP • Day Rate: £400-425pd Fulltime or £500-525pd for a 4 day working week • Umbrella Company only
UK Right To Work is required
The Opportunity We are supporting a £400m T/O blue-chip multi-site retail business that requires an experienced Accountant to support on an IFRS16 Project. You will take ownership of their lease accounting compliance. This role will focus on ensuring the business is fully compliant with IFRS16 requirements across its retail property portfolio. Initially, the role will involve building and refining a robust Excel-based IFRS16 model to accurately capture and calculate lease liabilities and right-of-use assets. Following this, you will lead the transition towards a dedicated system solution, supporting the evaluation, implementation, and adoption across the finance function. This is a fully remote engagement suited to an experienced contractor with strong technical accounting expertise who has experience of liaising with auditors, board level reporting and understands what the audit and risk committee require in order to progress.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the business's IFRS16 compliance project for a large, multi-site retail estate
* Design and build a comprehensive IFRS16 Excel model covering lease data, calculations, and reporting outputs
* Prepare papers for the audit and risk committee
* Liaise with the Auditors ensuring queries are addressed
* Support the selection and implementation of an IFRS16 system solution
* Work closely with finance, property, and external advisors where required
* Document processes
Candidate Profile
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
* Proven experience and understanding of IFRS16 requirements
* Advanced Excel modelling skills
* Experience working with multi-site property portfolios, ideally within retail or hospitality
* Previous experience implementing or migrating to lease accounting systems is highly desirable
* Comfortable working autonomously in a fully remote environment
Why Apply
* High-impact project role with clear deliverables
* Fully remote working
* Opportunity to lead a key finance transformation initiative
* Immediate start available
Start: ASAP - Fulltime or part time • Day Rate: £400-425pd Fulltime or £500-525pd for a 4 day working week
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