Senior Manager Technical Accounting and Projects at LGC Group

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Accounting, IFRS, Group Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Costing Methodologies, Stakeholder Management, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Project Management, Accounting Policy Development

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Company Description London / Hybrid | 12-month contract About us LGC is a global life sciences tools company helping to improve human health and the safety of our planet. Our products support everything from genomic analysis to quality assurance in food, medicines and the environment, quietly powering the science behind critical decisions every day. Job Description The opportunity This is a high-impact role at the centre of Group Finance, where you’ll shape how accounting is applied and understood across a global business during a 12-month contract. Joining during a key period of transformation, you’ll play a critical part in strengthening accounting policy, improving reporting consistency, and supporting our exit readiness programme. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the Group, bringing clarity to complex accounting areas and helping embed practical, scalable solutions. What you’ll be doing You’ll operate as the go-to expert for technical accounting while also leading key finance projects: Provide expert guidance on complex or unusual transactions, translating IFRS into clear, practical decisions Develop and embed Group accounting policies, ensuring they are understood and consistently applied across all business units Lead inventory accounting standardisation, including costing methodologies and documentation Partner with senior finance leaders to challenge, influence and improve reporting practices Deliver transformation projects, including standardising reporting structures across the Group Identify and implement improvements to processes, systems and reporting – focusing on long-term, sustainable change Qualifications What we're looking for Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) Strong knowledge of IFRS and experience applying it in practice Solid experience in group accounting (industry or practice) Experience in manufacturing or inventory accounting (e.g. costing, absorption, overheads) Confidence working with and influencing senior stakeholders A practical, solutions-focused approach – able to turn technical complexity into clear action Additional Information OUR VALUES PASSION CURIOSITY INTEGRITY BRILLIANCE RESPECT EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES At LGC, we foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com #scienceforasaferworld Work Arrangement: Hybrid Department: Finance

Responsibilities

The role involves providing expert guidance on complex IFRS transactions and developing group accounting policies. Additionally, the manager will lead inventory accounting standardization and deliver finance transformation projects to improve reporting consistency.