Technical Accounting Manager
We are supporting one of our fast-growing Financial Services clients based in Reading with the important hire for an ACA Qualified Technical Accounting Manager.
Location: Reading - hybrid working
Salary: Up to £70k
Industry: Financial Services
Responsibilities:
* 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 qualification from a well-regarded firm.
* Extensive technical expertise in IFRS.
* 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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