Group Technical Accounting Manager

A leading global organisation is looking for a Group Technical Accounting Manager to provide expert technical guidance and ensure best‑in‑class financial reporting across its international operations.

This is a high‑impact role where you'll shape group accounting policies, lead acquisition accounting and purchase price allocation, and support complex cross‑border transactions that drive the business forward.

• Lead group-wide technical accounting projects, including acquisition accounting, PPA, impairment assessments, provisions, leases and financial instruments
• Maintain and update group accounting policies, ensuring full IFRS alignment and delivering training to regional teams
• Track and communicate new IFRS standards quarterly
• Provide ad‑hoc technical support, preparing technical papers and documenting key judgements
• Support continuous improvement of accounting quality across global reporting teams
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors on technical matters
• Partner with FP&A, commercial finance, and systems teams to embed technical requirements
• Support audit processes, including technical disclosures within consolidated financial statements
• Build strong relationships with tax, treasury, legal and regional finance teams
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to a positive wellbeing culture

• ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) with at least five years' post‑qualification experience
• Strong technical accounting background, including acquisition accounting and impairment testing
• Experience working in large, complex, or multinational environments
• Exposure to multicurrency consolidations (advantageous)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• High attention to detail and strong proficiency in Excel, Word and Power Point
• Confident presentation skills for delivering training and technical updates
• Ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external advisors

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates