Technical Accounting Manager

IRIS Software Group is a leading global provider of mission-critical software and services, supporting over 100,000 customers across 135 countries. We are now looking for a technical accounting specialist to join our Group Finance team as Finance Manager 

The Role

This is a key position within Group Finance, where you will act as the technical accounting lead, ensuring high quality, compliant financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity international business.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Group Financial Controller, supporting M&A activity, complex transactions, and Group reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on IFRS accounting standards across the Group (including IFRS 3, 9, 15, 16 and IAS 36/38)
• Prepare technical accounting papers and policy documentation to support key decisions and audit requirements 
• Lead the accounting for acquisitions, including purchase price allocation and integration 
• Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements and statutory accounts 
• Monitor changes in IFRS and ensure timely implementation across the business 
• Partner with finance teams globally to enhance technical capability and consistency
• Act as a key contact for external auditors on technical matters 

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
• Experience within a large or complex group environment, ideally with exposure to practice (Big 4 / Top 10 preferred) 
• Experience in M&A accounting and group reporting
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear guidance
• Proactive, detail focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Why IRIS?

• Join one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies
• Work on high impact, strategic finance initiatives
• Be part of a business with a strong acquisition and growth agenda
• Hybrid working with flexibility built in
• Recognised as a Great Place to Work, with multiple industry awards

Please note:

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible.