*** Outside IR35 ***

A listed consumer business, with a strong retail presence, is recruiting for an Interim Technical Accountant to join the business on an initial 6-month contract, for an IFRS 16 related project. This is a senior leadership role, which will give you exposure to an array of stakeholders, external investors and shareholders as part of a larger transformation programme.

As the Interim Technical Accountant, you will be reporting to the Head of External Reporting and:

• Reviewing and owning group technical accounting activities in line with periodic close
• Acting as the subject matter expert for IFRS 16
• Leading on all technical accounting issues arising from IFRS 16 leases
• Implementing a robust process for reporting and consolidation within systems such as HFM
• Reporting to bond investors and acting as the main point of contact for auditors
• Supporting the control and governance teams, ensuring best practice is implemented

The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified from a big 4 practice firm. Experience with IFRS 16 is essential. Candidates from top 10 practice firms or ACCA qualified with an ability to demonstrate strong technical experience will be considered. Apply ASAP to ensure you are considered for this Interim Technical Accountant role.