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Group Head of Accounting Policy

Employer
Farrer Barnes
Location
Maidstone, Kent
Salary
£115000 - £125000/annum
Closing date
20 Oct 2021

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Sector
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Analyst
Position/Level
Professional / Specialist
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English
The key purpose of this role is to be the Group`s accounting policy technical specialist, this will involve interacting with key stakeholders across the group including finance specialists, commercial transactions teams, capital markets teams, risk, tax and external audit teams across a number of lending channels.

The role is fast paced joining a group that has a track record of realising opportunities.

This is a key role within the Senior Finance Management team working with internal and external stakeholders driving forward initiatives as we progress to the next part of the journey.

Requirements:

- 5 years previous experience of technical accounting analysis within a financial services organisation or 5 years previous experience of working within a Top 20 UK accountancy firm in a financial services senior auditor or advisory role is essential

- 3 years working within a senior position interacting with committees and external stakeholders is essential

- 3 years experience of educating and training on accounting policy is essential

- Specialist knowledge of applying International Financial Accounting Standards (``IFRS``) is essential, specifically IAS 39 and IFRS

- Specialist knowledge of UK Public Company financial reporting is essential

- Detailed knowledge of capital market transactions, merger and acquisitions and corporate restructuring is essential

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers

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