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Senior Technical Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

City of London Temporary View Job Description
As a Senior Technical Accounting Manager in the insurance industry, based in London, you'll handle a disposal accounting project within the finance team. This temporary position is crucial for ensuring compliance with accounting standards and supporting key decision-making processes.
  • Do you have strong experience with disposal accounting?
  • Are you immediately available for a new contract role?

About Our Client

A company operating in the insurance industry in London.

Job Description

Technical Accounting & Transaction Support

  • Prepare comprehensive technical accounting papers relating to group disposals and restructuring activities.
  • Assess and document relevant IFRS considerations and accounting treatments.
  • Analyse disposal groups, carrying values, transaction proceeds and associated accounting impacts.
  • Prepare gain/loss on disposal calculations and deconsolidation assessments.
  • Evaluate foreign currency reserves and other balances requiring recycling through the financial statements.
  • Draft accounting conclusions and recommendations supported by robust technical analysis.



Financial Reporting & Disclosures

  • Prepare IFRS-compliant disclosure notes relating to disposals, restructurings and significant transactions.
  • Draft disclosures covering areas such as judgements, estimates and complex accounting treatments.
  • Produce supporting journals and accounting calculations for group reporting purposes.
  • Prepare audit-ready documentation to support external review and challenge.
  • Deliver clear handover materials and technical documentation to the finance team



The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Technical Accounting Manager should have:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
  • Extensive post-qualification IFRS technical accounting experience.
  • Strong background in M&A, disposals and corporate restructuring projects.
  • Proven experience preparing technical accounting papers for external audit review.
  • Experience within large multinational organisations.
  • Strong knowledge of group consolidation and deconsolidation accounting.
  • Excellent technical writing and stakeholder management skills.



Strong working knowledge of:

  • IFRS 10
  • IFRS 5
  • IFRS 7
  • IFRS 9
  • IFRS 12
  • IAS 1
  • IAS 21
  • IAS 32



What's on Offer

  • Daily rate of £550 to £650, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Temporary contract offering flexibility and varied responsibilities.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
James Bateman
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7094596
Phone number
+442072692123

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Interim Roles
Sector
Financial Services
Where
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
James Bateman
Consultant phone
+442072692123
Job reference
JN-092026-7094596