Technical Accounting Manager | S3 | CFO - Accounting

Technical Accounting Manager | S3 | CFO - Accounting | Milton Keynes |Country:
United Kingdom
** IT STARTS HERE
** Santander () is evolving from
** a global, high-impact brand
** into a
** technology-driven organization**, and our people are at the heart of this journey.
** Together**, we are driving a
** customer-centric transformation
** that values bold
** thinking, innovation**, and the
** courage to challenge
** what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift.
** It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference**.Our mission is to contribute to help more
** people and businesses prosper**. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
** Retail & Commercial Banking
** is a global business integrating all our retail and commercial banking activities to better serve our customers, improve efficiency and drive value creation.
** THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE
**** 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.

We’re
** shaping the way we work
** through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. 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.
** WHAT YOU’LL BRING
** 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)
** WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT
** 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…