Technical Accounting Statutory Reporting Specialist

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Technical Accounting Statutory Reporting Specialist
Edinburgh or London
Permanent
Hybrid
£Competitive + excellent benefits
Are 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 Read more