Zopa

Financial Services

HeadofTechnicalAccounting

£125–175k ~AI est. Manchester, United Kingdom Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Head of Technical Accounting at Zopa. Skills: Technical accounting, Annual report, Stakeholder management. Lead technical accounting assessments. Structure new transactions”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Problem solvers; Solve problems

Eligibility Requirements

Work from abroad 120 days, Come to Manchester office 2-3 days a week

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Qualified accountant, Extensive post qualification experience, Experience in Financial Services sector, Experience in retail banking, Experience in consumer finance, Trained with top accountancy firm, Financial services experience, Technical accounting role experience, Comfortable managing multiple priorities, Work independently, Assume responsibility, Make own judgements, Take ownership of complex areas, Solve problems with minimal guidance, Partner with internal stakeholders, Partner with external stakeholders, Demonstrate questioning mindset, Drive operational changes to systems, Drive operational changes to processes, Curious about AI

Nice to Have

Technical knowledge of IFRS 9, Technical knowledge of IAS 39, Technical knowledge of IAS 38, Technical knowledge of IAS 36, Technical knowledge of IFRS 2, Technical knowledge of IFRS 3, Understanding of regulatory reporting requirements for banks, Understanding of UK taxes

What You'll Do.

Lead technical accounting assessments

Structure new transactions

Structure new products

Structure significant contracts

Ensure effective control processes

Set up finance systems

Set up finance processes

Lead delivery of annual report

Manage external parties

Manage internal stakeholder inputs

Drive automation of annual report

Prepare management judgement papers

Attend Audit Committee meetings

Present judgement papers

Develop accounting policy

Scan for industry developments

Implement accounting policy

Manage accounting manual

Manage finance policies

Represent Zopa interests

Provide expert guidance

Advise on accounting policies

Lead ESG reporting approach

Keep pace with disclosure requirements

Manage Technical Accounting team

Oversee Technical Accounting team

Coordinate team tasks

Supervise Technical Accounting Specialist

Develop forward view of function

Lead external auditor engagements

Contribute to Senior Managers Group

Influence Finance function

Build relationships across Finance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Influential relationships; Wider Zopa teams; Impressive Zopa team; Senior Managers Group; Wider Finance function

Communication Scope

Communication skills

Full Job Description

## Description Our Story   Hello there. We’re Zopa.   We started our journey back in 2005, building the first ever peer-to-peer lending company. Fast forward to 2020 and we launched Zopa Bank. A bank that listens to what our customers don’t like about finance and does the opposite. We’re redefining what it feels like to work in finance. Our vision for a new era of banking puts people front and centre — we’ve built a business that empowers everyone to aim high, every day, to move finance forward. Find out more about our fantastic offerings at Zopa.com!  We’re incredibly proud of our achievements and none of it would be possible without the amazing team here. It’s not just industry awards we’re winning, we’ve also been named in the top three UK’s Most Loved Workplaces.  If you embrace unconventional challenges, are unafraid to think differently and are driven to make an outsized impact, you’ll thrive here at Zopa, so join us, and make it count. Want to see us in action? Follow us on Instagram @zopalife We are looking for a Head of Technical Accounting to join our growing Finance function. The role will primarily provide technical accounting support for ongoing business activities, new products and other initiatives as well as taking the lead in our annual report process. Strong stakeholder management is key to this role.   The demands on the Finance team are high as Zopa grows at pace, so you’ll have a clear ability to build effective and influential relationships within Finance and the wider Zopa teams. Our team are self-starting problem solvers, agile and thrive on bringing past experiences and networks to a diverse range of challenges. You'll be part of an impressive Zopa team, who are super collaborative and happy to roll their sleeves up and get involved in whatever they need to get done to achieve their goals!  ## A day in the life Lead technical accounting assessments and structuring for new transactions, products, significant contracts, and other business init

Free ATS check

Applying for this Head of Technical Accounting role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

How to Apply on Lever

  • Lever uses a streamlined one-page form — apply in under 5 minutes.
  • LinkedIn import works well; review parsed data before submitting.
  • The cover letter field is optional but visible to reviewers — use it to differentiate.
  • Referral codes from employees can significantly boost visibility of your application.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about Zopa?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →