Technical Accounting Project Manager

REF: MA53768

Job Title: Technical Accounting Project Manager

Industry: Retail

Employment Type: Contract (Initially for a Period of 6 Months)

Location: London

Salary Guide: £100,000 - £120,000 Per Annum Pro Rata

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced finance professional to lead the implementation of the FRED 82 amendments to FRS 102. This role will be pivotal in ensuring a smooth transition to the updated accounting standards, with a focus on lease accounting, revenue recognition, and other key changes. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with finance, tax, systems, and training teams to deliver a compliant and efficient implementation by January 2026. This is a key role to start ASAP and is initially for a period of 6 months.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this Technical Accounting Project Manager role will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the transition in FRS 102 changes and lead the teams impacted in implementing these changes.
• Conduct detailed impact assessments on leases, revenue streams, tax, KPIs, and bank covenants.
• Draft and update accounting policies in line with revised FRS 102 requirements.
• Coordinate with software teams to assess and implement system changes.
• Oversee the development and delivery of training material.
• Update month-end processes and internal controls documentation.
• Liaise with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and readiness.
• Manage the roll out of changes in 2026.
• Review the impact on group reporting to the parent under IFRS; and assess the impact transition on the financial statements.

Skills

The skills and experience required for this Technical Accounting Project Manager role include but are not limited to:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• In-depth understanding of FRS 102, particularly Sections 20, 23, and related updates.
• Experience with IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 is highly desirable, along with IFRS 16 transition and project management experience.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and also as part of a team, with good communication skills to all levels of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with lease accounting software is desirable.

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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 35 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.