Group Technical Accounting Manager

Group Technical Accounting Manager

PIB Group is a fast-growing specialist insurance intermediary and distribution consolidator. Were looking for a Group Technical Accounting Manager to lead and coordinate technical accounting matters across the Group providing subject-matter expertise on complex accounting areas supporting high-quality Group and holding company financial reporting and acting as a key point of contact for auditors and advisers on technical issues. This role reports directly to the Group Head of Financial Reporting.

Location: Preferably East Midlands or London-based but wed welcome regional candidates who are open to travel.

What youll be doing:

• Own the Groups technical accounting policies (IFRS and relevant UK GAAP/Companies Act requirements) ensuring consistent application across entities and prepare technical papers for management auditors and the Board on complex or judgemental areas.

• Lead acquisition accounting for business combinations (intangibles contingent consideration goodwill) and advise on Group restructurings legal entity rationalisations and intra-group transfers including common-control and capital reorganisation transactions.

• Own the effective interest rate (EIR) models for Group debt including debt modifications PIK options and other complex terms and oversee accounting for intercompany loans and balances including alignment with Treasury systems (e.g. Kyriba) and automation of interest calculations.

• Oversee the Groups foreign exchange accounting (functional currency assessments translation of foreign operations FX hedge accounting) and IFRS 16 lease models and processes including use of CCH Tagetik or similar tools.

• Own the accounting for share-based payment schemes under IFRS 2 (management incentive plans options equity/cash-settled awards) ensuring appropriate charge recognition and clear disclosure of schemes assumptions and sensitivities.

• Lead the Groups implementation of IFRS 18 impact assessment policy development and changes to primary statements and notes and support preparation and review of Group and holding company statutory financial statements.

What were looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience in technical accounting ideally from a large practice (audit/technical advisory) and/or a complex multi-entity Group environment.

• Deep hands-on experience in several of: business combinations and acquisition accounting; complex debt and EIR calculations; FX and consolidation of international operations; share-based payments (IFRS 2) and IFRS 16 leasing; Group restructurings and intra-group transactions.

• Strong understanding of IFRS and UK Companies Act requirements; exposure to UK GAAP/FRC guidance is a plus.

• Proven experience working directly with auditors and external advisers on complex transactions and models.

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple complex workstreams under tight deadlines.

• Strong communicator who can explain technical issues clearly to non-specialists prepare concise technical papers and collaborate across Group finance treasury tax legal and local finance teams.

Why PIB Group

PIB Group is one of the UKs fastest-growing insurance businesses offering real career progression professional development and a collaborative culture where your work truly matters.

We encourage our people to be collaborative with entrepreneurship at our core. We are a fast-paced growing organisation and an exciting place to be.

We also value ambition and creative thinking. You dont have to tick every box to apply if you bring fresh ideas and a drive to grow wed love to hear from you!

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race colour gender religion disability age sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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