Technical Group Accountant

Job Overview

As a Technical Group Accountant, you will ensure the integrity, consistency, and compliance of the Group’s financial reporting. This role is ideal for a candidate transitioning from accountancy practice, bringing strong technical expertise across UK GAAP, VAT, and corporation tax.

Department: Finance |
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time |
Location: Remote, UK

• Provide technical accounting support across the Group, including interpretation and application of FRS 102 with knowledge of IFRS standards.
• Assist in the preparation and review of statutory accounts for multiple UK entities.
• Research and document accounting positions for complex transactions.
• Support the year-end and audit process.
• Review balance sheets and key judgements.
• Act as the internal SME on VAT, providing guidance on complex and non-routine transactions (e.g. intercompany recharges, international supplies, digital services).
• Oversee and review VAT returns and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness across the Group.
• Drive improvements in VAT processes, documentation, and controls, ensuring best practice across the Group.
• Support the preparation and review of corporation tax computations, working closely with external advisors as required.
• Identify and support tax planning opportunities in partnership with advisors and senior finance stakeholders.
• Strengthen and maintain accounting policy and tax position documentation.
• Support implementation of new accounting standards.
• Identify improvements to reporting processes and controls.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge across FRS 102 and/or IFRS.
• Understanding of VAT and corporation tax fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

• Recently qualified or finalist (ACA / ACCA), ideally trained in accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing or auditing statutory accounts under FRS 102 and/or IFRS.
• Exposure to group structures, consolidations, or multi‑entity environments is desirable.
• Working knowledge of VAT and corporation tax compliance.
• Experience liaising with auditors and preparing supporting documentation.
• Familiarity with financial systems and strong Excel skills is advantageous.

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or finalist)

• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and resilient.
• Comfortable working with data‑heavy workloads.
• Professional, approachable, and collaborative.
• Committed to continuous improvement and learning.