Senior Finance Manager - Technical Accounting - #2173130

Robert Half has partnered with a large, established UK business to recruit for a Senior Finance Manager - Technical Accounting.

Location: Just outside Manchester City Centre
Working pattern: 3 days on-site
Salary: £90,000-£100,000 + strong bonus and pension scheme

The Role

This is a senior finance leadership opportunity within a complex, multi-site organisation. You will oversee technical accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet governance, ensuring high standards of financial control and compliance. You will also lead a sizeable team, provide expert guidance on complex accounting matters and drive improvements in reporting processes, systems and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants, setting clear objectives and promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the application of IFRS across the business, providing guidance on complex accounting treatments and financial reporting matters.
• Maintain strong balance sheet controls, reporting accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards and policies.
• Provide technical oversight of lease accounting, property-related transactions, asset valuations, impairments and associated provisions.
• Lead complex accounting assessments, including impairment reviews and discounted cash flow (DCF) modelling.
• Ensure robust accounting treatment and reporting under IFRS 16, supporting consistent application across the organisation.
• Work closely with senior finance and business stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate audit requirements and ensure accounting judgements are appropriately documented and supported by evidence.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including practical application of IFRS within a large, complex business or listed company.
• In-depth IFRS 16 and lease accounting experience.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team of 10 or more employees.
• Strong knowledge of balance sheet governance, financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex accounting issues clearly and influence senior decision-makers.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: