Technical Accountant
Posted 2 weeks ago by Data Careers
£800 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: The Technical Accountant role is a 6-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 finance and non-finance stakeholders to drive change and strengthen internal controls. The role is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days onsite per week.
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): £800 per day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Technical Accountant
6 Month Contract
Location: Home/London (3 days a week onsite)
Rate: £700 - £800 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)
