Group Lease Accountant – Methodology, Compliance

Role Overview

• Provide technical guidance on IFRS 16 methodology, including classification, measurement, lease term assessment, discount rates and treatment of amendments or extensions.
• Review complex lease agreements and determine the correct accounting treatment, ensuring consistent application of Group policy across countries and asset types.
• Review and approve lease agreement analysis activities performed within the team, including classification reviews, impact assessments and measurement checks.
• Support the Lease Accountant and Lease Administrators in resolving cases requiring judgement, interpretation of clauses or clarification of policy.
• Review the accuracy of lease calculations produced by the lease system of record and confirm compliance with IFRS 16 and Group methodology.
• Review and approve lease‑specific updates such as rate changes, CPI reviews, rent‑free adjustments or other remeasurement triggers.
• Provide technical oversight of IFRS 16 reporting outputs and support the review and socialisation of Group‑level IFRS 16 results.
• Advise on risks, control gaps and compliance issues identified during lease processing or workflow reviews.
• Support the definition, maintenance and periodic update of IFRS 16 accounting policies, guidance documents and standard operating procedures.
• Provide training, coaching and technical support to Lease Administrators, Lease Accountant and country finance teams on IFRS 16 policy and compliance requirements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by reviewing proposed lease treatments and identifying compliance considerations.
• Contribute to audit collaboration by preparing supporting documentation, responding to technical queries and ensuring decisions are properly evidenced.
• Identify and support implementation of methodology improvements, tooling enhancements and data quality initiatives that strengthen compliance and consistency.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of Lease Accounting and related standards, particularly IFRS 16 and experience applying in a multi‑entity multi-jurisdiction environment.
• Ability to interpret complex lease agreements and determine correct accounting treatments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review lease calculations and identify treatment issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills, able to explain technical matters clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality, compliant outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operational teams and provide accessible technical support.
• Experience supporting audit processes or technical accounting reviews (desirable)
• Experience developing or maintaining accounting policies or SOPs (desirable).
• Experience with lease accounting tools (e.g., BDO Lead) and/or ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, SAP) is a strong advantage (desirable).
• Understanding of adjacent finance and other related processes (e.g., Property, Legal, AP, Tax, Treasury) (desirable).
• Experience contributing to process improvements or transformation projects (desirable).

Tech Stack

• ERP
• Oracle

Benefits

• Work-life balance
• 26 days annual leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Discounted staff pet care
• Dog Friendly office
• Free Parking available at Head Office