Summary

• A private-equity backed global schools group is looking for a Group Technical Accounting Manager to join their team on a 3-6 month contract.

The Role

• Lead technical accounting projects, including acquisition accounting and PPA, impairment assessments, and other complex areas (e.g., provisions, leases, and financial instruments).
• Maintain and update Group accounting policies, ensuring alignment with IFRS and providing training to regional finance teams.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new accounting standards; maintain a quarterly tracker and communicate changes effectively.
• Provide ad-hoc technical support to finance teams globally, including documentation of key judgments and preparation of technical papers.
• Support the Group Financial Reporting team in improving accounting quality and consistency across regions.
• Act as one of the primary contacts for auditors on technical accounting matters, including acquisition-related disclosures and impairment testing.
• Collaborate with FP&A, commercial finance, and systems teams to ensure accurate integration of technical requirements into reporting processes.
• Contribute to the wider audit process and assist with technical disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.

The Successful Candidate

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with strong post-qualified experience
• Ownership of end-to-end financial reporting processes.
• Strong technical accounting background, including acquisition accounting and impairment testing.
• Confident engaging with stakeholders across the Group.

What’s on offer?

• Day rate
• Hybrid working - based in Central London 3 days per week

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.