Senior Financial Accountant

Location: UK - London - Minster Court

PIB Group is a fast-growing, specialist insurance intermediary and distribution consolidator and are looking for a Group Technical Accounting Manager who will be responsible for leading and coordinating technical accounting matters across the Group. The role will provide subject-matter expertise on complex accounting areas, support the delivery of high‑quality Group and holding company financial reporting, and act as a key point of contact for auditors and advisers on technical issues. The role reports directly to the Group Head of Financial Reporting.

What you’ll be doing

• Own and maintain the Group’s technical accounting policies (primarily under IFRS and relevant UK GAAP/Companies Act requirements) and ensure consistent application across entities.
• Prepare high‑quality technical accounting papers for management, auditors and the Board on complex or judgemental areas.
• Own the effective interest rate (EIR) models for Group debt, including the impact of debt modifications, PIK options and other complex terms.
• Lead acquisition accounting for new business combinations, including identification and valuation of intangibles, contingent consideration and goodwill.
• Advise on and account for Group restructurings, legal entity rationalisations and intra‑group transfers, including any common‑control or capital reorganisation transactions.
• Oversee the Group’s foreign exchange accounting, including functional currency assessments, translation of foreign operations and FX hedge accounting where applicable.
• Own the accounting for share‑based payment schemes (including management incentive plans, options and other equity/ cash‑settled awards) under IFRS 2.
• Ensure appropriate recognition of charges and clear disclosure of schemes, assumptions and sensitivities.
• Oversee the Group’s IFRS 16 models and processes, including use of CCH Tagetik or other tools.
• Lead the Group’s implementation of IFRS 18, including impact assessment, policy development and changes to primary statements and notes.
• Support preparation and review of Group and holding company statutory financial statements, including technical areas, disclosures and narrative reporting.
• Oversee the accounting for intercompany loans and balances, including alignment with Treasury systems (e.g. Kyriba) and automation of interest calculations.
• Act as a key point of contact for the Group’s auditors on technical accounting matters, including acquisitions, earn‑outs, complex financing and provisions.
• Strengthen controls and documentation around key technical accounting judgements and estimates.

What we’re looking for

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), with strong post‑qualification experience in technical accounting.

Background in a large practice (e.g. audit or technical advisory) and/or a complex, multi‑entity Group environment is strongly preferred.

Deep, hands‑on experience in several of the following

• Business combinations and acquisition accounting.
• Complex debt and effective interest rate calculations.
• Foreign exchange and consolidation of international operations.
• Share‑based payments (IFRS 2) and IFRS 16 leasing.
• Group restructurings and intra‑group transactions.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and UK Companies Act requirements; exposure to UK GAAP/FRC guidance beneficial.
• Proven experience working with auditors and external advisers on complex transactions and models.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple complex workstreams to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non‑specialists and to prepare concise technical papers.
• Proactive, collaborative and comfortable working across Group finance, treasury, tax, legal and local finance teams.
• Why PIB Group?
• PIB Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing insurance businesses, offering real career progression, professional development, and a collaborative culture where your work truly matters.
• We encourage our people to be collaborative, with entrepreneurship at our core. We are a fast-paced, growing organisation and an exciting place to be.
• We also value ambition and creative thinking. You don’t have to tick every box to apply, if you bring fresh ideas and a drive to grow, we’d love to hear from you!

Inclusion & Accessibility

• We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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