Technical Accounting Manager

Fixed term position until end of January 2026 At Tesco, we believe in the power of spending more time together, face to face, than apart. So, during your working week, you can expect to spend 60% of your time in one of our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. We also recognise that life looks a little different for each of us. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. That’s why at Tesco, we always welcome a conversation about flexible working. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our Group Technical Accounting team, supporting the Head of Technical Accounting in Group Finance. You will provide technical accounting advice to management and finance teams across the Group, getting involved in complex and often high-profile transactions. You will manage impact assessments on new accounting standards, amendments and interpretations, develop training webcasts, and update the Tesco Group Accounting Policies manual. You will also review the Group’s annual and interim accounts, making suggestions for disclosure improvements. The role offers lots of variety as accounting standards evolve or new transactions occur (acquisitions, disposals, property transactions, new revenue streams, restructuring, impairment etc). Given the Group-wide focus of the role, you will obtain a good understanding of the Group’s global operations, together with exposure to many different finance management teams, so the role can be a great springboard to other roles across the Group. You will be responsible for: Providing technical accounting advice to management and finance teams across the Group on complex and material transactions Preparing and reviewing accounting papers supporting the accounting for key transactions, explaining complex issues clearly and concisely Monitoring, analysing and assessing the impact of new accounting standards, amendments and interpretations, including IFRS 18 Continuously improving the Tesco Group Accounting Policies manual Designing and presenting training webcasts on new accounting developments and topical issues Supporting the preparation of and reviewing the Group’s annual and interim accounts, making suggestions for best practice disclosure improvements, especially in relation to new accounting standards and FRC thematic reviews. You will need: Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Excellent knowledge of IFRS and its application to real-life situations Strong written and verbal communication skills, with great attention to detail and a talent for explaining complex information clearly and concisely Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships quickly and the confidence to challenge and question in order to get to the right answer An audit background and experience working in a complex and fast-paced organisation #LI-Hybrid #LI-MW1 What's in it for you: We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more! Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays) Private medical insurance 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing About us: Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet. We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco. We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you. NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date. We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility