Group Technical Accountant

Overview

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Group Technical Accountant | London | Media | £65,000 to £75,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Goodman Masson are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a leading Media business in their search for a Group Technical Accountant .

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth global company where you’ll develop your technical accounting expertise while getting involved in exciting strategic projects, including M&A activity. Working closely with senior finance leaders, you’ll gain valuable exposure to private equity investors and board-level decision-making.

If you’re looking for a role that blends technical challenge with commercial impact, this could be the ideal next step.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the delivery of technical accounting guidance under IFRS, particularly IFRS 9, IFRS 10, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.
• Assist with accounting for acquisitions and disposals, including due diligence support and post-deal accounting processes.
• Prepare technical papers on areas such as business combinations, consolidation, impairment, and revenue recognition.
• Work with commercial and operational teams to ensure technical considerations are factored into business decisions.
• Liaise with external auditors on key accounting issues and provide supporting analysis.
• Help deliver training and knowledge-sharing on technical accounting topics across the finance team.

What We’re Looking For

• ACA qualified (or equivalent), ideally trained in a Top 10 practice - can be straight from Audit if you have a keen interest in technical accounting.
• Good understanding of IFRS and its application in a group environment.
• Experience supporting M&A or complex accounting projects is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present complex information clearly.

Why This Role?

• Work in a high-growth, PE-backed global business with ambitious expansion plans.
• Gain hands-on experience in M&A transactions and complex accounting projects.
• Develop your skills alongside experienced senior finance leaders.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits package.

Job Details

• Group Technical Accountant | London | Media | £65,000 to £75,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Retail, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and Technology, Information and Media

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