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Technical Accountant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a SaaS Technical Accounting Specialist at a listed SaaS Company, focusing on complex financial transactions and IFRS accounting treatments.
  • The role requires a qualified accountant with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience and a deep understanding of technical accounting developments.
  • Key responsibilities include collaborating with regional finance teams, engaging with external auditors, and ensuring consistent application of accounting standards across the Group.
  • Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency in MS Excel.
  • The job offers an opportunity to lead technical accounting functions and develop accounting policies, with an emphasis on building relationships within the business.

Are you a SaaS Technical Accounting Specialist?Your New Company

Lead the Technical Accounting function of a listed SaaS Company, providing expert guidance on complex and judgemental financial transactions. Collaborate closely with Regional Finance teams and other business functions (including M&A) to ensure accurate and consistent accounting treatment.

Your new role

  • Serve as the primary contact for regional finance teams and other business functions on IFRS accounting treatments.
  • Interact with external auditors on the interpretation and accounting treatment of complex accounting matters, articulating the Group's interpretation and providing supporting evidence.
  • Proactively engage with the business to interpret and address the accounting implications of M&A activity, complex arrangements, and non-routine transactions.
  • Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure consistent application of accounting standards across the Group.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with regional finance teams and other business functions to provide timely and accurate technical accounting guidance.
  • Develop, maintain, and embed accounting policies throughout the Group.
  • Prepare and review technical accounting papers documenting conclusions on complex accounting matters, ensuring accurate interpretation of accounting standards and associated guidance.
  • Ensure complex transactions and accounting judgements are documented in a clear, concise, and consistent manner.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Qualified accountant with 5+ years of post-qualification experience.
  • Deep understanding of technical accounting developments, particularly in relation to IFRS.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and interact with senior executives and business functions.
  • Experience in a project-based company is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel.
  • Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Willingness to take on a variety of duties as required.

What you need to do now

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.