Group Technical Accountant

Following the 2024 combination of Barratt and Redrow, the newly merged finance function continues to evolve, enhancing efficiency while providing more tailored support to the business and key stakeholders. Group Finance is structured into “centres of expertise” covering tax, treasury, financial and non‑financial reporting, FP&A, and finance systems. Each team delivers deep functional expertise to stakeholders, be they the business, Exec, Board, investors, holders of debt, or government bodies such as HMRC. The Group Reporting team ensures accurate, transparent and compliant financial and non‑financial reporting. It focuses on three core areas: consolidating and delivering group and statutory accounts, leading technical accounting and financial control, and delivering and improving ESG reporting and insight.

The Group Technical Accountant is a member of a team of 4 which focuses on developing and maintaining the Group’s accounting policy and procedures, delivering technical judgements and driving appropriate knowledge of accounting and control across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of complex or unusual transactions, including IFRS 15 contract reviews to ensure revenue recognition compliance and accuracy across business divisions.
• Maintain and enhance the Finance Policies and Procedures Manual, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory and business requirements.
• Provide expert technical accounting support to divisions and Group functions, addressing complex financial reporting challenges.
• Oversee group provisions reviews, collaborating with Group Legal and SHE to assess and manage financial liabilities.
• Lead impairment reviews of inventories (current WIP and land options) and intangible assets, ensuring appropriate valuation adjustments.
• Prepare and present key Audit Committee papers, including assessments on going concern, goodwill, provisions, and land & WIP valuations.
• Support the wider Group Reporting team and, where necessary, organisation on developments in IFRS and UK GAAP.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking – align accounting policies and new business processes with long‑term financial objectives.
• Confident and humble – lead discussions with senior leaders while valuing diverse perspectives.
• Highly collaborative – work effectively within a tight‑knit team while engaging seamlessly with wider finance functions and business stakeholders.
• Technically authoritative – bring significant technical accounting expertise and deep knowledge to complex reporting and compliance matters.
• Patient and methodical – articulate accounting standards and judgments in a clear and accessible manner.
• Integrity‑driven and rigorous – ensure financial reporting reflects accuracy, compliance, and ethical decision‑making.
• Proactive problem solver – anticipate challenges, identify solutions, and drive continuous improvement in financial controls and reporting practices.
• Strong IFRS expertise, particularly in complex areas such as IFRS 15, IFRS 9, and IFRS 16.
• Experience in audit desirable – either from working in external audit or engaging extensively with auditors during financial reporting cycles.
• Financial governance experience – ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Stakeholder engagement skills – engage with senior executives across the business.
• Exposure to listed company reporting preferred.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive PQE.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus scheme.
• Private medical cover – single cover for you and your family.
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days).
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Annual health assessment – fully funded.
• Employee loans and savings accounts, housing purchase discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers.
• Share buying scheme and parental and carers leave.

Inclusion & Equality

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

How to Apply

The role is permanently open and welcomes applications through our career portal. Please refer to the official job posting for the application process and required documents.