Lead Tehnical Accounting Manager

Are you a seasoned accounting professional with a passion for complex financial standards? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly influences a bank’s financial integrity and strategic direction? We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Technical Accounting Manager to lead critical accounting initiatives, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and clarity across financial statements.

In this pivotal role, you will be the go-to expert on IFRS, guiding the organisation through intricate accounting challenges, supporting treasury strategies, and enhancing our financial controls. Your insight will influence not only compliance but also how financial instruments are managed and risk is addressed, making a tangible impact on overall financial health.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with at least 5+ years PQE in a technical accounting or financial reporting role
• Deep expertise in IFRS standards, especially IFRS 9, IFRS 13, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and IFRS 3
• Proven experience with hedge accounting, derivatives, and financial instruments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent communication skills tailored to diverse stakeholders
• Advanced Excel proficiency for large data models and detailed analysis
• Experience in financial services, preferably retail banking, and multi-entity environments
• Familiarity with consolidation systems (preferably Workday) and regulatory reporting

Nice to Have Skills:

• Exposure to prudential frameworks and regulatory reporting for financial institutions
• Big 4 background or experience in external audit
• Knowledge of risk management structures and treasury support
• Prior involvement in complex transactions such as business combinations and share-based payments

Preferred Education and Experience:

• ACA qualification or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years PQE within a technical finance environment or external audit
• Experience drafting and reviewing financial statements and disclosures

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to collaborate across departments including Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Property
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• A proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and technical training

This is your chance to influence the financial backbone of a leading bank while working in an environment that values expertise, innovation, and collaboration.