Technical Accountant

About the role

Greene King is looking for a Technical Accountant to act as the Finance Centre of Excellence (FCoE) subject matter expert for technical accounting matters across VAT, Fixed Assets, IFRS16 and Treasury. The role provides specialist technical accounting support across the FCoE, reducing dependency on Corporate and Group Finance while ensuring accounting compliance, governance and best practice.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting across VAT, Treasury, Fixed Assets, IFRS16 and other specialist areas.
• Assess and implement accounting standard changes within required timelines.
• Support statutory reporting, audits and compliance, and deliver guidance for complex transactions.
• Ensure accurate and timely period-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting and maintain balance sheet integrity.
• Support finance transformation, system implementations and process improvements.
• Coach and share knowledge with the R2R CBS and Fixed Asset teams, and improve controls and reporting quality.
• Improve governance and reduce reliance on Corporate and Group Finance for technical accounting.

Required profile

• Qualified ACA preferred; ACCA considered.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS and UK GAAP).
• Significant VAT experience, including VAT return preparation.
• IFRS16 accounting knowledge.
• Treasury accounting experience desirable; Big 4 audit background desirable; large company experience essential.
• Experience preparing technical accounting papers and working across multiple legal entities.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and ERP systems knowledge.
• Excellent planning, organisation, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and pension contribution.
• Training and development opportunities across the brands.
• Employee assistance programme covering mental health, well-being, financial and legal support.
• Refer-a-friend reward of £1,500 per placement.
• Wagestream access to wages before payday.
• Retail discounts, including up to 30% off at Superdrug and 50% off at Greene King Inns and hotels.