Head of Technical Accounting

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£115,000 / year
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS

IFRS9 IFRS2 IFRS3 Technical Accounting Stakeholder Management Accounting Policy Financial Services Audit

FULL DESCRIPTION

What will you be doing?

Lead technical accounting assessments and structuring for new transactions, products, significant contracts and other ad hoc projects Take ownership of accounting policy development and implementation Review horizon scanning assessments and escalate as required Prepare management judgement papers on accounting matters for the Bank Audit Committee and presentation thereof Lead external auditor engagement on technical accounting matters Prepare key sections of the annual report and accounts Lead 1 direct team and mentor and coach other staff within finance

What key skills will you have?

Qualified accountant with post qualified experience with experience working within banking, lending or wider financial services. This could also suit a relevant experienced candidate moving from technical accounting within the top 10 audit firms seeking a move to industry with the relevant sector experience Ideally experience of IFRS9, 2 & 3 Strong stakeholder management skills both internally and externally

Office and hybrid working?

2-3 days office and 2-3 home based

Why this role?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure across the bank interacting with a wide range of senior stakeholders and supporting its continued growth

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