Technical Accountant

To act as the Finance Centre of Excellence subject matter expert for technical accounting matters across VAT Fixed Assets IFRS16 and Treasury. The role provides specialist technical accounting support across the FCoE reducing dependency on Corporate and Group Finance whilst ensuring accounting compliance governance and best practice.

Qualifications :

Your role as Technical Accountant 

• Technical accounting lead across VAT Treasury Fixed Assets IFRS16 and other specialist accounting areas.
• Assessment and implementation of accounting standard changes.
• Support for statutory reporting audits and compliance requirements.
• Review of complex accounting transactions and balance sheet integrity.
• Support finance transformation system implementations and process improvements.
• Provide subject matter expertise for all technical accounting matters within the FCoE.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS VAT legislation and company accounting policies.
• Deliver robust technical accounting guidance for complex transactions.
• Support accurate and timely period-end quarter-end and year-end reporting.
• Maintain strong balance sheet integrity through review and challenge of accounting treatments.
• Successfully support internal and external audit requirements.
• Implement accounting standard changes effectively and within required timelines.
• Increase technical capability across the R2R CBS and Fixed Asset teams through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Drive continuous improvement in controls processes and financial reporting quality.
• Support successful delivery of finance transformation and system implementation projects.
• Improve governance and reduce reliance on Corporate and Group Finance for technical accounting matters.
• Maintain high levels of stakeholder satisfaction through effective support and communication.

What youll bring 

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong stakeholder management.
• Qualified ACA preferred; ACCA considered.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS and UK GAAP).
• Significant VAT experience including VAT return preparation.
• IFRS16 accounting knowledge.
• Treasury accounting experience desirable.
• Experience preparing technical accounting papers.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems knowledge.
• Experience working across multiple legal entities.
• Big 4 audit background desirable.
• Large company experience essential
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and influencing capability.
• Ownership and accountability mindset.
• Continuous improvement focus.

Additional Information :

Were all about rewarding our teams hard work thats why

Youll receive a competitive salary pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands  as one of the industrys top apprenticeship providers we can provide training and development at each level of your career. 
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program mental health well-being financial and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend who do you know who could be interested in a new role When they are placed you could earn 1500 for referring them!
• Wagestream access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time