Group Technical Reporting Accountant

A well-known global consumer brand is looking for a Group Technical Reporting Accountant to sit at the heart of its Group Finance team. This is a high-profile, high-impact role for an ACA-qualified technical specialist who wants ownership, visibility with senior stakeholders, and the chance to raise the bar on how a listed group tells its financial story.

You'll report to the Head of Group Reporting and work closely with talented people across the business — from Regional Finance teams to Investor Relations and the Audit Committee.

Reporting into the Head of Group Reporting, you will:

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• Own the Group's external reporting process — delivering half-year and full-year consolidated financial statements and the Annual Report & Accounts, fully in line with IFRS.
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• Lead technical accounting across complex areas including impairments, IFRS 16, IFRS 2, foreign currency and segmental reporting — preparing clear, credible papers for senior stakeholders, the Audit Committee and auditors.
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• Manage the audit end-to-end — coordinating deliverables, resolving technical queries and ensuring timely statutory reporting.
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• Drive reporting excellence — enhancing controls, automation and efficiency, and partnering with Regional Finance teams to secure high-quality, IFRS-compliant submissions.
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• Support Investor Relations and strategic finance initiatives, while coaching and developing colleagues to strengthen capability across Group Reporting.
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• ACA qualified with post-qualified experience in large organisations — ideally listed group reporting and/or a Big 4 audit background.
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• Deep IFRS expertise, including strong consolidation and disclosure knowledge and the ability to interpret and apply new standards.
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• Strong audit and governance experience, including managing external audits and preparing technical papers for senior stakeholders.
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• Proven leadership and influencing skills — able to coach others and partner effectively across global finance and non-finance teams.
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• Highly analytical, with strong systems and data capability and a genuine continuous-improvement mindset.
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• Hybrid working
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• Generous staff discount on products and accessories
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• Share scheme
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• Pension scheme
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• Life assurance
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• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
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• Private healthcare
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• 2 paid volunteer days per year
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• A welcome gift on joining
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Ready to own the numbers behind a global brand? Apply today.