Technical Accounting & Statutory Reporting Specialist

FNZ Group

  • Edinburgh
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Technical Accounting & Statutory Reporting Specialist
Edinburgh or LondonPermanentHybrid
£Competitive + excellent benefitsAre you an IFRS expert looking for a high-impact role within a global fintech company? Want to take the lead on complex financial reporting and help shape technical accounting strategy at Group level?We’re hiring a Technical Accounting & Statutory Reporting Specialist to join our Group Finance team. Based in either our Edinburgh or London office, you’ll lead on statutory reporting, provide expert technical guidance, and play a key role in the delivery of high-quality Group financial statements.This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant with a deep understanding of IFRS and experience navigating the complexities of group-level reporting in a fast-paced environment.What you’ll be doing:You’ll act as the key technical lead for our Group financial reporting, helping ensure our consolidated accounts meet all relevant standards and providing trusted advice on accounting treatment for new and evolving projects.Day to day, you’ll:
  • Lead the Group’s consolidated statutory reporting process
  • Own and manage the IFRS-compliant year-end and quarterly reporting timetable
  • Provide expert technical accounting advice to the Group including advising on the application of IFRS 15, IFRS 2, IFRS 9, and IAS 36 as required
  • Prepare technical papers on accounting policy and new regulations
  • Support the preparation and presentation of quarterly finance updates to the Audit Committee
  • Liaise with external auditors, addressing technical questions and presenting new treatments
  • Oversee purchase price allocation (PPA) projects and work with external advisors on disclosures
  • Provide training and guidance to finance colleagues across the Group
  • Continuously improve reporting templates, disclosures and internal processes
What we’re looking for:This role is ideal for a technically strong, qualified accountant who enjoys working with complex standards, partnering with stakeholders, and leading critical reporting processes.We’d love to hear from you if you have:
  • Full professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ICAS, ACCA or equivalent)
  • Significant experience in IFRS-based statutory reporting
  • In-depth technical knowledge of key standards including IFRS 15, IFRS 2, IFRS 9, IAS 36
  • Experience drafting and reviewing statutory accounts for complex organisations
  • Strong report writing skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to advise both finance and non-finance teams
  • Previous audit or large corporate accounting background preferred
  • Experience managing external auditor relationships and contributing to clean audits
Why join FNZ?FNZ is a global platform provider transforming the way wealth is managed. We partner with over 650 financial institutions and manage over $1.5 trillion in assets. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and high performance — and you’ll play a vital part in shaping how we report and operate at a Group level.You’ll benefit from:
  • A hybrid working model from Edinburgh or central London
  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent benefits including pension, medical and life cover
  • Visibility at Senior Leadership and Audit Committee level
  • An opportunity to shape and modernise technical accounting at scale
  • Career progression within a growing global finance function
Want to lead on technical accounting in a fast-moving, future-focused organisation?Apply today to join FNZ as our Technical Accounting & Statutory Reporting Specialist.#LI-CW1About FNZFNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.7 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).Together with our customers, we help over 26 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.

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