About Us:
Finatal is partnered with a rapidly expanding, private equity-backed growth-focused business, aiming to strengthen its finance function to support its ambitious growth trajectory. With a commitment to maintaining the highest financial standards, we are looking for a skilled Interim Technical Accountant to assist the finance team in ensuring compliance with complex accounting standards and providing technical expertise during this crucial growth phase.
Role Overview:
The Interim Technical Accountant will be responsible for overseeing complex financial reporting, ensuring compliance with technical accounting regulations, and supporting the wider finance team on key accounting matters. This role will be key to ensuring that all financial statements are prepared in line with IFRS/UK GAAP and the latest accounting standards, while also assisting in internal and external audits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Accounting: Provide technical expertise on complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and other regulatory matters.
- Financial Reporting: Ensure the preparation of accurate financial statements in compliance with IFRS/UK GAAP and other relevant standards.
- Regulatory Compliance: Monitor changes in accounting regulations, ensuring that the company remains compliant and that financial processes are adapted as necessary.
- Audit Support: Lead and assist in preparing for internal and external audits, ensuring that all necessary documentation and explanations are provided.
- Advisory Role: Act as a key advisor on technical accounting matters, providing recommendations to the senior finance team and other departments as required.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving financial processes and ensure the effective implementation of these improvements.
- Financial Controls: Ensure robust financial controls are in place and adhered to, safeguarding the integrity of financial data.
Requirements:
- Qualified accountant (ACA preferred, ACCA or equivalent considered).
- Strong technical accounting experience, with a deep understanding of IFRS/UK GAAP.
- Previous experience in a private equity-backed or growth-focused business environment is highly desirable.
- Proven experience with complex financial reporting and technical accounting issues.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting regulations and standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to interpret complex financial information.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
