Interim Financial Reporting Project Accountant
Posted 1 day ago by SF Recruitment
£100,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Birmingham
Summary: The Interim Technical Accountant role focuses on supporting a large Birmingham-based business in implementing UK GAAP changes, particularly amendments to FRS 102. The position involves leading technical analysis, developing accounting policies, and ensuring compliance with new reporting requirements. The role requires collaboration with finance teams to document accounting positions and facilitate the transition to new standards. This is a hands-on opportunity for a qualified accountant to contribute to a significant accounting change program within a corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess the impact of amendments to FRS 102
- Prepare technical accounting papers and policy updates
- Support transition planning and implementation
- Advise finance stakeholders on accounting treatment and disclosures
- Assist with revised financial statement disclosures and internal guidance
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CA)
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102
- Experience in technical accounting, group reporting, or Big 4 advisory
- Experience supporting accounting standard implementations in large organisations
Salary (Rate): £100,000/year
City: Birmingham
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Interim Technical Accountant - UK GAAP Implementation
A large, Birmingham based business is seeking an Interim Technical Accountant to support the implementation of upcoming UK GAAP changes. This role will focus on assessing the impact of amendments to FRS 102, supporting the development of accounting policies, and ensuring the business is prepared for the new reporting requirements.
Working closely with Group Finance and Financial Reporting teams, you will lead the technical analysis, document accounting positions, support transition planning, and help embed the new standards across the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
- Assess the impact of amendments to FRS 102
- Prepare technical accounting papers and policy updates
- Support transition planning and implementation
- Advise finance stakeholders on accounting treatment and disclosures
- Assist with revised financial statement disclosures and internal guidance
Requirements:
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CA)
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102
- Experience in technical accounting, group reporting, or Big 4 advisory
- Experience supporting accounting standard implementations in large organisations
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technical accountant to play a key role in a major accounting change programme within a large corporate environment.
Hybrid working- 3 days on site / 2 days working from home. On site parking is provided.
This role is for a minimum 6 months term and applicants on notice are welcome to apply.