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My client are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Technical Accounting Specialist to join their Group Finance team based in Leeds. This role plays a pivotal part in supporting global financial operations, providing expert guidance on technical accounting matters, and ensuring compliance with evolving financial reporting standards. The position is primarily project-based and offers the opportunity to influence financial practices across a diverse international footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Standards

• Monitor and interpret new and emerging accounting standards and assess their impact on the organization.
• Analyse current accounting practices and identify areas for improvement or alignment with best practices.
• Develop and communicate clear, practical guidance on technical accounting issues, considering materiality and regional variations.

Process & Control Improvement

• Lead the development and implementation of updated processes and procedures to meet technical reporting requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the control environment and recommend enhancements to support compliance and accuracy.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of robust financial reporting frameworks.

Advisory & Transactional Support

• Provide ad-hoc technical accounting support on significant or complex transactions.
• Assist regional and group finance teams with technical queries and ensure consistent application of accounting policies.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors to explain and support accounting treatments.

Training & Communication

• Deliver internal training and create user-friendly guidance materials on technical accounting topics.
• Present complex financial concepts in a clear and accessible manner to non-finance professionals.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within the finance function.

Ideal candidate

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).

• First or Second time mover (Assistant Manager & Manager level will be considered)

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple projects and work effectively across global teams.

Please get in touch for more details: laura.hudson@markssattin.com or 0113 5132452

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