Senior Finance Manager – Technical Accounting - #2173259

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

Duration: 12 month FTC

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.