Group Revenue Recognition Accountant

Experian Health; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global data and technology company in Nottingham is seeking a skilled individual to join their Group Revenue Recognition team. This role involves providing technical revenue accounting advice, supporting global compliance processes, and driving innovation using data and AI tools. Candidates should be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong knowledge in IFRS 15. The position offers a great compensation package, a hybrid work model, and numerous benefits including generous annual leave and a discretionary bonus plan.

Benefits

Great compensation package

Discretionary bonus plan

Pension and healthcare benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent), with post-qualification experience.
• Familiarity with data interrogation and AI tools for revenue analysis.
• Strong IFRS 15 (or ASC 606) knowledge and technical accounting judgement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical revenue accounting advice for global contracts.
• Champion the global revenue recognition standard with training.
• Develop and support global compliance processes using data tools.
• Coordinate execution of compliance activities and controls.
• Promote best practices and respond to queries confidently.

Skills

Technical revenue accounting advice

IFRS 15 knowledge

Analytical skills

Experience with AI tools

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to accomplish their financial goals and help them save time and money.

Job Description

Join our Group Revenue Recognition team and help support the team's oversight of regional revenue accounting. You will also support the development and delivery of a consistent global approach to revenue compliance processes and improvement initiatives. You will focus on maximising our digitisation opportunities across a diverse, multinational business. This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical expertise in IFRS 15, collaborate with global partners, and drive innovation in revenue accounting processes.

About the Team:

The team drives compliance with global revenue and contract cost accounting standards across all regions. Reporting to a Senior Manager, you'll collaborate with regional finance teams and Global Finance Services leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical revenue accounting advice, review judgements on major global contracts and ensure accuracy of balances and IFRS 15 disclosures for half-year and full-year external reporting.
• Champion the global revenue recognition standard and lead training initiatives.
• Develop and support global compliance processes, using data and AI tools.
• Coordinate regional execution of compliance activities and controls.
• Promote best practices and respond to queries with confidence.
• Support regional revenue teams and ensure alignment with global policies.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent), with post-qualification experience.
• Familiarity with data interrogation and AI tools for revenue analysis.
• Strong IFRS 15 (or ASC 606) knowledge and technical accounting judgement.
• Experience in a large multinational or PLC with a matrix structure.
• Proactive, analytical, and comfortable working across time zones.

Additional Information

Benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working - office based twice per week
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave

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