Technical Accounting Manager | S3 | CFO - Accounting

Overview

Santander UK plc is looking for a Technical Accounting Manager based out of Milton Keynes
. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and methodical manager to join us in the Technical Accounting team within the CFO Division. The team is responsible for all technical accounting matters for Santander businesses in the UK.

As part of the team, your responsibilities will include monitoring accounting developments in IFRS and SEC reporting, assess their impact on all Santander businesses in the UK and communicate this to all relevant stakeholders. This includes liaising with other areas of Finance on all technical accounting aspects of IFRS implementations.

Your role involves providing advice to all Santander businesses in the UK in respect of products, services and corporate transactions. You’ll also provide technical input and support in connection with the preparation of the relevant annual, half-yearly and quarterly financial reports for Santander UK Group Holdings plc and Santander UK plc.

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To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring developments in IFRS and SEC reporting requirements, including meetings of the International Accounting Standards Board and IFRS Interpretations Committee, and drafting comment letters where appropriate.
• Providing support, as required, with the review of technical materials for external bodies.
• Drafting technical disclosures for statutory reports and preparing IFRS and SEC disclosure checklists, including having principal responsibility for accounting policies and guidance.
• Providing IFRS technical accounting advice and support to the business, including the preparation of detailed analyses of technical accounting issues.

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional

Experience:

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with experience of working within the UK public company reporting environment (Required)

Hard

Skills:

• Good IFRS technical accounting experience, including practical exposure to IFRS both in terms of preparation/presentation of complex statutory accounts and technical interpretations (Preferred)
• Experience of financial services and/or SEC requirements are desirable, but not essential (Preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Attention to detail (Required)
• Ability to communicate effectively (Required)
• Problem-solving (Required)

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return. Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.

• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
• Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

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