The Role

Technical Accounting Manager

Bristol, UK

Grade 7

We are looking for a Technical Accounting Manager to join our Group Financial Control team. Reporting to the Assistant Group Financial Controller, this role is key in delivering high-quality technical accounting and reporting support across the Group, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to contribute to strategic decision-making, manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and support transformation in financial reporting processes. Join an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees, where you will have the opportunity to influence change and drive improvement in a highly collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Principle Accountabilities

• Manage the relationship with external accounting advisors and auditors on technical matters, including pensions and complex accounting judgements.
• Maintain and update the Group Finance Manual and advise the global finance community on the application of accounting policies.
• Contribute to the improvement of Group financial reporting and ensure compliance with IFRS and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on the accounting treatment of complex or high-value transactions, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Own and maintain the Group’s discounted cash flow models for asset impairment, and coordinate reviews of contingencies and provisions.
• Manage aspects of the external audit process, respond to audit queries, and support statutory and Group-level audits.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong track record of post-qualification experience, preferably within a listed company environment.
• Deep Knowledge of IFRS, with strong technical expertise and awareness of upcoming regulatory changes.
• Strong Analytical & Reporting Skills, particularly around complex accounting issues and financial statement disclosures.
• Advanced Excel Skills for building and managing financial models related to asset valuation and impairment.
• Excellent Communication & Report Writing, able to explain complex technical issues clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Organisational & Project Management Ability, with a proven track record of delivering under tight deadlines and coordinating across departments.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Next Steps

Interested applicants should apply with their CV highlighting their suitability for the role.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at resourcing@uk.imptob.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming.

Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.

Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.