Head of Technical Accounting

SmartestEnergy

Lead technical accounting at SmartestEnergy, influencing global business decisions and best practices. Collaborate with senior leaders and auditors in a transformative finance function.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You'll be the Group's technical accounting expert, partnering with senior Finance leaders, commercial teams, and external auditors to provide authoritative guidance on complex transactions, acquisitions, and evolving accounting standards.
This is a unique opportunity to influence key business decisions, establish best practice across a global group, and build a technical accounting function that will support our growth plans.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified ACA (or equivalent) with a background in Big 4 audit or advisory and significant post-qualified experience in a senior technical accounting, group reporting, or similar leadership role;
Expert knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 9, IFRS 13 and IFRS 3, with proven experience applying complex accounting standards;
Experience within the energy, utilities or commodity trading sector, with a strong understanding of financial instruments, commodity contracts, fair value accounting, and the sector-specific accounting challenges these present;
Excellent management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, prepare robust technical accounting papers and policies, lead discussions with external auditors, and drive consistent accounting standards across a global organisation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.
Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Technical AccountingGroup ReportingComplex Accounting StandardsFinancial InstrumentsFair Value AccountingCommodity ContractsPost-Qualified ExperienceAccounting PoliciesRobust Technical PapersEvolving Accounting Standards

Soft Skills

Management SkillsInfluencing Skills

Certifications

ACA