Group Lease Accountant – Methodology, Compliance
IVC Evidensia UK
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Keynsham • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Provide technical guidance on IFRS 16 methodology, including classification, measurement, lease term assessment, discount rates and treatment of amendments or extensions.
- Review complex lease agreements and determine the correct accounting treatment, ensuring consistent application of Group policy across countries and asset types.
- Review and approve lease agreement analysis activities performed within the team, including classification reviews, impact assessments and measurement checks.
- Support the Lease Accountant and Lease Administrators in resolving cases requiring judgement, interpretation of clauses or clarification of policy.
- Review the accuracy of lease calculations produced by the lease system of record and confirm compliance with IFRS 16 and Group methodology.
- Review and approve lease‑specific updates such as rate changes, CPI reviews, rent‑free adjustments or other remeasurement triggers.
- Provide technical oversight of IFRS 16 reporting outputs and support the review and socialisation of Group‑level IFRS 16 results.
- Advise on risks, control gaps and compliance issues identified during lease processing or workflow reviews.
- Support the definition, maintenance and periodic update of IFRS 16 accounting policies, guidance documents and standard operating procedures.
- Provide training, coaching and technical support to Lease Administrators, Lease Accountant and country finance teams on IFRS 16 policy and compliance requirements.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities by reviewing proposed lease treatments and identifying compliance considerations.
- Contribute to audit collaboration by preparing supporting documentation, responding to technical queries and ensuring decisions are properly evidenced.
- Identify and support implementation of methodology improvements, tooling enhancements and data quality initiatives that strengthen compliance and consistency.
Requirements
- Strong technical knowledge of Lease Accounting and related standards, particularly IFRS 16 and experience applying in a multi‑entity multi-jurisdiction environment.
- Ability to interpret complex lease agreements and determine correct accounting treatments.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review lease calculations and identify treatment issues.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills, able to explain technical matters clearly.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality, compliant outcomes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with operational teams and provide accessible technical support.
- Experience supporting audit processes or technical accounting reviews (desirable)
- Experience developing or maintaining accounting policies or SOPs (desirable).
- Experience with lease accounting tools (e.g., BDO Lead) and/or ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, SAP) is a strong advantage (desirable).
- Understanding of adjacent finance and other related processes (e.g., Property, Legal, AP, Tax, Treasury) (desirable).
- Experience contributing to process improvements or transformation projects (desirable).
Benefits
- Work-life balance
- 26 days annual leave
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
- Pension
- Discretionary Bonus
- Discounted staff pet care
- Dog Friendly office
- Free Parking available at Head Office
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
IFRS 16Lease AccountingAccounting treatmentLease calculationsAnalytical skillsPolicy developmentSOPsAudit processesComplianceMethodology improvements
Soft Skills
Communication skillsStakeholder engagementAttention to detailCollaborative workTechnical supportCoachingTrainingJudgmentInterpretationProblem-solving