Technical Accounting Manager

Galliford Try

The Role

Overview

Technical accounting manager handling IFRS, audit, and finance improvements

Key Responsibilities

  • ixbrl tagging
  • month end
  • audit support
  • reporting improvements
  • accounting papers
  • consolidated audit

Tasks

-Preparation of subsidiary accounts and IXBRL tagging. -Ongoing month end processes and support of wider team, including other central functions where required. -Technical accounting support and liaising with external auditors to ensure timely and efficient audit process. -Owning key elements of the external audit of the consolidated accounts and subsidiaries. -Implementation of reporting improvements including systems -Involvement in month end processes and process improvements. -Drafting and reviewing accounting papers and assisting in the communication through the Group.

Requirements

  • ifrs
  • uk gaap
  • aca/acca
  • advanced excel
  • team player
  • 1‑yr experience

What You Bring

-Ability to work in an environment of change and to communicate/collaborate at all levels. -Well organised with good time management skills, able to deliver to tight deadlines. -Good understanding of IFRS 15, IFRS 16 and IAS 37, particularly with a construction sector focus. -Compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, internal and other regulatory requirements in completion of the consolidated, subsidiary and other statutory accounts. -Ability to quickly understand processes and commitment to continuous process improvement. -Minimum 1 year post qualification experience -Technically strong in IFRS and UK GAAP -A team player able to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues. -Advanced Excel knowledge -ACA/ACCA qualified accountant -Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honest. -Understanding of provision 29 of the Corporate Governance Code. Involvement in implementing UK SOX controls, particularly with a focus on external reporting. -Demonstrates strong attention to detail.

Benefits

-Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role -Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme -Cycle to Work schemes -Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it -Comprehensive pension plan -Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays -A wide range of corporate discounts

The Company

About Galliford Try

-a national construction powerhouse with a history tracing back to two century‑old local builders. -now focusing on Building, Infrastructure (including Highways and Environment), and Specialist Services, delivering projects such as schools, hospitals, water barriers, and road networks. -expanded through strategic acquisitions—Morrison Construction in 2006, Miller Construction in 2014, and water and specialist services firms since 2021—to broaden its technical capabilities. -delivers projects in sectors like education, health, defence, justice facilities, major highways, water treatment infrastructure, fire‑safety upgrades, and digital infrastructure. -retains dual brands—Galliford Try in England & Wales and Morrison Construction in Scotland—to maintain regional strength. -has shown strong growth, recovering from COVID, reinstating dividends in 2021, and aiming to exceed £2.2 billion in revenue and achieve a 4% operating margin by 2030.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Infrastructure

Water

Rail

Highway

Energy

Custodial

Judicial

Telecommunications

Facilities Management

Security Systems

Fire Protection

Hard FM Services

New-build Facades

Green Retrofit

Cladding Remediation

Passive Fire Protection

Fire Maintenance

Asset Intelligence

Physical Security

Electronic Security

Active Fire Solutions