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ZopaSenior Technical Accountant
Zopa, a digital bank launched in 2020 following its origins as a pioneer in peer-to-peer lending in 2005, is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to join…
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Zopa, a digital bank launched in 2020 following its origins as a pioneer in peer-to-peer lending in 2005, is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to join its expanding Finance department in London. This hybrid position requires working from the London office two to three days a week and reports directly to the Head of Technical Accounting. The person in this role will provide crucial technical accounting support for current business…
Job Description
Zopa, a digital bank launched in 2020 following its origins as a pioneer in peer-to-peer lending in 2005, is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to join its expanding Finance department in London. This hybrid position requires working from the London office two to three days a week and reports directly to the Head of Technical Accounting. The person in this role will provide crucial technical accounting support for current business activities, novel products, and strategic initiatives.
This opportunity suits a self-starting problem solver who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys building influential relationships across multidisciplinary teams such as Product, Legal, Treasury, and Risk. Responsibilities span accounting policy creation, annual report production, audit coordination, balance sheet analysis, and horizon scanning for regulatory shifts. Zopa provides an environment that champions innovation, AI integration, and flexible work options, including the ability to work from abroad for up to 120 days annually.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical accounting assessments for new transactions, products, contracts, and company initiatives while drafting clear accounting papers and memos
- Contribute significantly to the annual report and accounts by drafting sections and coordinating contributions from various internal teams
- Partner with Product, Legal, Treasury, and Risk teams to deliver practical technical guidance and build influential relationships
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and manuals while advising the business on their application
- Operationalize new accounting treatments by aligning finance systems and processes and transitioning them to business-as-usual teams
- Execute technical accounting for balance sheet activities, including SPPI testing and hedge accounting documentation under IAS 39 and IFRS 9
- Assist with month-end reporting delivery as needed
- Engage directly with external auditors regarding technical accounting matters, policy positions, queries, and evidence provision
- Monitor new and proposed legislation, regulations, and accounting standards to prepare impact assessments for high-risk changes
- Drive automation and AI implementation to optimize technical accounting, policy, and reporting workflows
Requirements
- Qualified accountant credential such as ACA, ACCA or an equivalent qualification with relevant post-qualification experience
- Professional background in the financial services industry, focusing on banking or consumer finance, or training at a top six accountancy firm with technical accounting experience in financial services
- Robust working knowledge of IFRS and its application to financial products and transactions
- Demonstrated ability to draft technical accounting documentation and communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-accountants
- Experience managing multiple concurrent tasks in a dynamic environment while building trusted stakeholder relationships
Qualifications
- Specialized technical knowledge of IFRS 9 covering expected credit losses and effective interest rates
- Experience with hedge accounting under IFRS 9 and IAS 39
- Familiarity with IFRS 2 regarding share-based payments
- Understanding of IAS 38 concerning intangible assets
- Operational accounting background
Core Skills
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring two to three days per week in the London office
- Option to work from abroad for up to 120 days a year, subject to holding the right to work in the chosen country
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What is the location and remote work policy for this role?
This is a hybrid role based in London, requiring employees to work from the London office two to three days a week. Additionally, staff have the option to work from abroad for up to 120 days a year, subject to having the right to work in that country.
What qualifications are required to apply for the Senior Technical Accountant position?
Candidates must be qualified accountants holding an ACA, ACCA, or equivalent certification with relevant post-qualification experience. They also need financial services experience in banking or consumer finance, or training at a top six accountancy firm with technical accounting exposure.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
Who does this role report to?
The Senior Technical Accountant reports directly to the Head of Technical Accounting within the growing Finance function.
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