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Technical Accounting Manager

Marks Sattin
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Technical Accounting Manager at a fast-growing Financial Services client based in Reading, offering a hybrid working model.
  • The salary for this role is up to £70,000 per year.
  • Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified and have extensive technical expertise in IFRS, along with audit experience.
  • Key responsibilities include executing consolidation tasks, engaging in the external audit process, and supporting financial due diligence for acquisitions.
  • The role requires excellent analytical skills, proficiency in report writing, and the ability to collaborate with various business areas outside of finance.

Technical Accounting ManagerWe are supporting one of our fast growing Financial Services clients based in Reading with the important hire for an ACA or ACCA Qualified Technical Accounting Manager.Location: Reading - hybrid workingSalary: Up to £70k Industry: Financial ServicesResponsibilities:

  • Execute monthly and annual consolidation tasks, statutory accounting, and group reporting.
  • Supply essential data for corporate tax filings.
  • Engage fully in the external audit process, including leading discussions with auditors and advisors, and addressing arising queries.
  • Support financial and tax due diligence for potential acquisitions.
  • Review completion accounts, determine final payments, and monitor forecast contingent payments.
  • Draft technical papers on accounting treatments for unique or complex issues.
  • Report financial data to regulators for regulated entities within the group.
  • Assist in integrating finance functions of acquired companies.
  • Facilitate company hive-ups and streamline group structures.
  • Identify, document, and implement process improvement opportunities within the finance team's systems and controls.
  • Continuously update the group accounting manual to reflect new standards and requirements.

Skills / Qualifications:

  • ACA or ACCA qualification.
  • Extensive technical expertise in IFRS.
  • Audit expereince and Audit mindset.
  • Familiarity with UK reporting standards and requirements.
  • Proficient in consolidations and accounting for acquisitions.
  • Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in report writing.
  • Willingness and ability to collaborate with various business areas outside of finance to achieve goals.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including PowerQuery experience being advantageous but not mandatory.

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