Santander UK plc is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager based in Milton Keynes for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role is within the CFO Division's Technical Accounting team, responsible for all technical accounting matters across Santander businesses in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Monitor developments in IFRS and SEC reporting requirements, including meetings of the International Accounting Standards Board and IFRS Interpretations Committee, and draft comment letters where appropriate.
- Provide support with the review of technical materials for external bodies.
- Draft technical disclosures for statutory reports and prepare IFRS and SEC disclosure checklists, taking principal responsibility for accounting policies and guidance.
- Provide IFRS technical accounting advice and support to the business, including preparation of detailed analyses of technical accounting issues.
Qualifications
- Professional Experience: Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with experience in the UK public company reporting environment (Required).
- Hard Skills: Good IFRS technical accounting experience, practical exposure to IFRS in complex statutory accounts and technical interpretations (Preferred). Experience of financial services and/or SEC requirements desirable (Preferred).
- Soft Skills: Attention to detail (Required). Ability to communicate effectively (Required). Problem‑solving (Required).
Salary and Benefits
£51,942.00 — £77,912.00 per annum (depending on experience). Annual salary is based on a standard 35‑hour working week.
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
- £6,000 car allowance per year.
- Company‑funded individual private medical insurance.
- Protection for you and your family, including company‑funded death‑in‑service benefit, income protection insurance, and options for discounted additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
- Share plan participation.
- Employee‑only product offers at no fees and additional Santander product discounts.
- Well‑being package across physical, mental, social and financial pillars with access to wellness apps, gym/fitness discounts, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
- Family‑friendly support: enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
- Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community.
- Global growth opportunities within the international network.
Eligibility
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Certain visa sponsorships may be accommodated, but relocation assistance is not guaranteed. Relocation costs are typically the responsibility of the employee.
Equal Opportunity
At Santander, we are proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone—regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.
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