Technical Accounting and Valuations Director in Reading

Permanent, Full Time

Theale, Berkshire

About the Company

I am partnering with a fast-growing boutique accounting and financial reporting consultancy located in the Thames Valley region. The firm specialises in solving complex financial reporting, technical accounting, modelling, and financial operations challenges for a diverse client base. Their clients range from private-equity-backed businesses to listed and multinational groups, all of whom operate in environments with significant financial complexity. The firm integrates closely with its clients’ finance teams, providing support when stakes are highest. They pride themselves on maintaining a flexible, collaborative culture and are committed to developing the skills and careers of every team member.

About the Role

My client is seeking an experienced Director-level technical accounting and valuations specialist to lead their growing department. The successful candidate will manage a client portfolio worth approximately £1m per year, overseeing project delivery, client relationships, and the technical sign-off of accounting and valuation work.

Projects include:

• Share-based payment accounting and valuations
• IFRS 15 technical papers
• Consolidation rebuilds
• Purchase price allocations & acquisition accounting
• Other complex IFRS and UK GAAP advisory work

This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently in professional practice within technical advisory, audit support, or valuations who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges and wants to help build the future of a high-growth firm.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Project Delivery

• Develop long-term client relationships and identify opportunities to support them with complex technical matters.
• Oversee the delivery of all projects within your client portfolio, including scoping, budgeting, and timeframes.
• Review project allocations and monitor progress to ensure deadlines are met and team members gain appropriate development opportunities.
• Sign off technical accounting papers across IFRS and UK GAAP, covering areas such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, consolidations, acquisition accounting, financial instruments and capitalisation of development costs.
• Sign off valuation work including impairment testing, share-based payment valuations, and valuation of acquired intangible assets.
• Ensure consistent, proactive communication with clients throughout each engagement.

Leadership & Department Management

• Set goals and development plans for individuals within the team.
• Lead training sessions and contribute to the technical development of the department.
• Participate in recruitment processes, including interviewing qualified candidates.
• Oversee the day-to-day management and performance of the technical accounting and valuations function.

Skills & Experience Required

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) with 8+ years PQE.
• Strong, practical experience with both IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience building or managing teams.
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships.
• Strong project management skills, with experience delivering high-quality work under pressure across multiple concurrent projects.

Benefits

This role offers a highly supportive environment with a focus on flexibility, professional development, and work–life balance. The rewards package includes:

• 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Optional private health insurance
• Death-in-service benefit (4× salary)
• Employer pension contributions up to 6% matched
• Discretionary bonus scheme participation
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

How to Apply

If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please send your CV and a short introduction. I’m managing this search directly on behalf of the client and would be delighted to discuss the role in more detail.