Job Description

CMA is partnering with a highly respected FTSE-listed organisation to recruit a Senior Technical Accounting Manager. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced technical accountant to join a complex, multi-entity business operating at scale across the UK and internationally.
With a long-established history and a strong reputation for delivering high-value, long-term projects, this organisation plays a vital role in supporting essential services and economic activity. The business combines commercial rigour with a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation and long-term value creation.
This is a key leadership role within Group Finance, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence accounting policy, financial controls and external reporting at the highest level.
What will the Senior Technical Accounting Manager role involve?

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing technical accounting and consolidation team
• Own the group consolidation process, ensuring accurate, timely and well-controlled reporting
• Review and prepare legal entity consolidation packs, including quarterly trend analysis
• Provide critical oversight of management accounts to consolidation reconciliations
• Partner closely with FP&A to deliver high-quality segmental reporting
• Lead the review of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with IFRS and the Companies Act
• Take ownership of key accounting areas including leases, financial instruments, share-based payments, EPS and related party disclosures
• Prepare and review impairment, going concern and technical accounting papers
• Act as the primary point of contact for the external audit, delivering high-quality audit outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement across technical accounting processes, controls and documentation
• Support the wider business with complex accounting queries and judgement-based decisions

This role offers real breadth, combining hands-on technical expertise with leadership, stakeholder engagement and strategic influence.
About you:
You will be a technically strong, confident finance professional who thrives in a complex reporting environment.

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Background in technical accounting within a large corporate environment or professional practice
• Advanced working knowledge of IFRS and group consolidation
• Experience forming and documenting technical accounting judgements
• Confidence engaging with senior finance leaders and non-financial stakeholders
• A structured, detail-focused approach with the ability to see the bigger picture

Experience with long-term contract accounting and large, project-based organisations would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established, values-led organisation that:

• Operates at scale, managing complex group structures and high-value contracts
• Invests heavily in governance, controls and best-practice financial reporting
• Is committed to sustainability, responsible business and long-term impact
• Offers strong career progression, visibility at senior level and a collaborative culture

You'll be part of a finance function that is respected across the business and empowered to drive meaningful change.
If you're looking for a technically challenging role with genuine influence and the chance to grow within a FTSE-listed environment - CMA would love to hear from you.
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