Technical Accountant (IFRS 15)
Posted 1 week ago by IO Associates
£700 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: The Finance Transformation Consultant - Technical Accounting (IFRS 15) role involves leading the implementation of revenue recognition practices under IFRS 15 for a global GovTech consultancy. The position requires engagement with various stakeholders to ensure effective communication of changes and the development of updated policy documents. The consultant will also manage external audit relationships and ensure compliance with internal controls. This role is hybrid, requiring three days per week onsite in London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the review and implementation of strong revenue recognition practices under IFRS 15 across the group.
- Conduct detailed "as-is" review and gap analysis, and deliver a streamlined, future-proof implementation plan.
- Serve as the SME for IFRS and UK GAAP, authoring and updating policy documents that define how the business operates.
- Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to articulate the impact of accounting changes.
- Manage external audit relationships and ensure all new processes sit within a rigorous internal controls framework.
Key Skills:
- You must have significant experience implementing IFRS 15 policies specifically within a software/SaaS environment.
- Proven track record in finance transformation or as a technical process owner.
- ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) with a high degree of technical integrity.
- Experience managing statutory reporting and external audits.
- Experience leading geographically dispersed finance teams and managing stakeholders at the executive level.
- Confident decision-maker on complex accounting matters.
Salary (Rate): £700 per day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Role: Finance Transformation Consultant - Technical Accounting (IFRS 15)
Location: London (Southbank); Hybrid 3 days per week onsite
Rate: £600 to £700 per day Inside IR35
Duration: Initial 6 months
We are partnering with a global GovTech consultancy currently undergoing a major NetSuite implementation to unify its finance operations. Having grown rapidly through acquisitions, the organization is now transitioning from Legacy, disjointed systems toward a single global standard.
In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and implementing strong revenue recognition practices under IFRS15. This will involve a detailed review of the as-is practices and owning the implementation and delivery of any required improvements. Engagement with finance and non-finance stakeholders in articulating the change will be a priority. A key part of this activity is updated policy documents as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the review and implementation of strong revenue recognition practices under IFRS 15 across the group.
- Conduct detailed "as-is" review and gap analysis, and deliver a streamlined, future-proof implementation plan.
- Serve as the SME for IFRS and UK GAAP, authoring and updating policy documents that define how the business operates.
- Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to articulate the impact of accounting changes.
- Manage external audit relationships and ensure all new processes sit within a rigorous internal controls framework.
Experience & Qualifications
- You must have significant experience implementing IFRS 15 policies specifically within a software/SaaS environment
- Proven track record in finance transformation or as a technical process owner
- ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) with a high degree of technical integrity
- Experience managing statutory reporting and external audits
- Experience leading geographically dispersed finance teams and managing stakeholders at the executive level
- Confident decision-maker on complex accounting matters