Group Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

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Technical Accounting Manager – Listed Media – £80,000 to £90,000 + bonus

Your new company
A Global Media Group is looking for a Technical Accountant to join its high performing Group Finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role with real ownership, acting as the in house expert on revenue recognition and supporting wider group reporting across a complex international organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Group Reporting, you’ll play a key role in interpreting accounting standards, strengthening compliance across the group, and partnering with finance teams worldwide.

Your New Role

• Own IFRS 15: Review complex client contracts, pin down performance obligations, and ensure revenue is recognised accurately and on time.
• Write technical papers: Produce clear memos, journals and support for new and existing revenue arrangements.
• Drive month end accuracy: Deliver high quality revenue and balance sheet entries across monthly, quarterly and annual closes.
• Be the go-to expert: Guide finance teams and auditors with clear, confident technical advice.
• Strengthen controls: Improve and embed IFRS 15 processes and controls across the group.
• Support wider reporting: Contribute to IFRS 16, IFRS 2 and help lead the group’s rollout of IFRS 18.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• ACA qualified, ideally from a top audit firm.
• Strong technical accounting skills, especially IFRS 15 (IFRS 16/IFRS 2 is a plus).
• Experience in the media, digital, consulting or tech sectors is highly valuable.
• Sharp analytical skills and strong Excel.
• Clear communicator who can explain technical issues simply.
• Detail driven, proactive and calm under deadlines.
• UK right to work required.

  What you need to do now
  

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