Group Technical Accountant & IFRS Reporting Expert

Barratt Developments plc; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Group Technical Accountant to drive technical accounting policies and ensure compliance with IFRS standards. This role involves conducting reviews of complex transactions, supporting business divisions with financial reporting challenges, and maintaining accounting policies. The ideal candidate will have significant technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and experience in stakeholder engagement. The position adopts a hybrid working model, balancing office and remote work.

Benefits

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover – Single Cover

26 days’ holiday (increasing with service)

Qualifications

• Extensive PQE in accounting.
• Familiarity with IFRS standards, specifically IFRS 15, 9, and 16.
• Experience in audit or engagement with auditors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of transactions for revenue recognition compliance.
• Maintain the Finance Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Provide technical accounting support to business divisions.
• Oversee group provisions reviews.
• Prepare Audit Committee papers.
• Support developments in IFRS and UK GAAP.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Confident leadership

Collaboration

Technical accounting expertise

Problem-solving

IFRS expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Group Technical Accountant to drive technical accounting policies and ensure compliance with IFRS standards. This role involves conducting reviews of complex transactions, supporting business divisions with financial reporting challenges, and maintaining accounting policies. The ideal candidate will have significant technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and experience in stakeholder engagement. The position adopts a hybrid working model, balancing office and remote work.