Technical Accountant
Posted Today by DataCareers
£88 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Technical Accountant role is a 3-month contract position focused on revenue recognition practices within a leading technology organization. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with IFRS15, review current processes, and implement scalable solutions. This position requires collaboration with both finance and non-finance stakeholders to enhance understanding and drive change. The role is critical to strengthening internal controls and governance around revenue.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a detailed review of current revenue recognition practices under IFRS15
- Design and implement improved accounting policies and processes
- Own the delivery of IFRS15-compliant frameworks across the organisation
- Produce and update technical accounting policies and documentation
- Partner with finance and non-finance stakeholders to drive change and understanding
- Support statutory reporting and work closely with external auditors
- Strengthen internal controls and governance around revenue
Key Skills:
- Proven experience implementing IFRS15 policies in a software or technology business
- Strong technical accounting knowledge across IFRS and UK GAAP
- Experience managing statutory reporting and external audit processes
- Solid understanding of internal controls frameworks
- Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across the business
- Experience working with geographically dispersed teams
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
Salary (Rate): £88.00/hr
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Technical Accountant 3 Month Contract
Location: Home / London (3 days a week onsite)
Rate: £650 - £700 per day (Inside IR35)
Skills: IFRS15, Revenue Recognition, IFRS, UK GAAP, Statutory Reporting, Audit, Controls
We are working with a leading technology organisation seeking an experienced Technical Accountant to take ownership of revenue recognition practices and ensure full compliance with IFRS15. This is a key role within the finance function, focused on reviewing current revenue recognition processes, identifying gaps, and implementing robust, scalable solutions across the business.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead a detailed review of current revenue recognition practices under IFRS15
- Design and implement improved accounting policies and processes
- Own the delivery of IFRS15-compliant frameworks across the organisation
- Produce and update technical accounting policies and documentation
- Partner with finance and non-finance stakeholders to drive change and understanding
- Support statutory reporting and work closely with external auditors
- Strengthen internal controls and governance around revenue
Key requirements:
- Proven experience implementing IFRS15 policies in a software or technology business
- Strong technical accounting knowledge across IFRS and UK GAAP
- Experience managing statutory reporting and external audit processes
- Solid understanding of internal controls frameworks
- Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across the business
- Experience working with geographically dispersed teams
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)