Head of Technical Accounting

Company Description

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The Head of Technical Accounting plays a critical role in protecting and enabling enterprise value by ensuring the Group’s accounting positions are robust, well-governed, and clearly articulated in a complex listed environment. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the role provides authoritative leadership on complex accounting judgements, supporting high-quality external reporting, strong governance, and effective engagement with the Audit Committee and external auditors.

Through close partnership with Tax, Legal, and senior finance leaders, the role enables strategic transactions, restructurings, and business decisions to be executed with clarity, confidence, and appropriate risk management.

• Act as the Group authority on technical accounting matters, providing clear, well-reasoned advice on complex and judgemental issues
• Lead the assessment and documentation of significant accounting judgments, estimates, and positions across the Group
• Ensure consistent application of accounting standards and policies across all entities and regions

• Prepare and review high-quality technical accounting papers for the Audit Committee and other governance forums
• Support the GFC in Audit Committee discussions on complex accounting matters and significant judgements
• Ensure transparency, robustness, and clarity of accounting positions communicated to governance bodies

• Act as the primary technical interface with External Auditors on complex accounting matters
• Lead technical discussions, resolve issues efficiently, and minimise late adjustments or audit surprises
• Coordinate technical input from external advisors where required

• Partner with Tax, Legal, and Corporate Development on restructurings, acquisitions, disposals, and other strategic transactions
• Assess accounting implications of tax restructurings and complex group structures
• Ensure accounting outcomes are aligned with commercial intent and regulatory requirements

• Own and maintain the Group accounting manual, policies, and procedures, ensuring they remain current and fit for purpose
• Lead implementation of new and revised accounting standards across the Group
• Provide guidance and training to finance teams on technical accounting matters and policy changes

• Ensure accounting policies and judgements support strong control environments and meet external reporting and regulatory expectations
• Support Internal Audit and regulatory reviews on technical accounting matters
• Identify and proactively manage technical accounting risks across the Group

• Build and develop technical accounting capability across the Group finance function
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior finance leaders and a coach to regional and divisional teams

• Extensive technical accounting experience within a large, complex, listed organisation and/or top-tier professional services firm
• Deep expertise in IFRS (or relevant accounting framework), with a strong track record of advising on complex and judgemental areas
• Significant experience supporting Audit Committees and engaging with External Auditors at a senior level
• Experience supporting restructurings, transactions, and tax-related accounting matters
• Strong professional judgement with the ability to articulate and defend accounting positions clearly
• Gravitas and credibility to operate as the Group authority on technical accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in explaining complex matters clearly to non‑technical…