Technical Accounting & Advisory Senior Manager

• Establish and lead Monzo's technical accounting policy function for its Group, UK, and EU regulated entities in a newly created, high-impact Senior Manager role. • Sit at the intersection of finance and commercial growth, acting as the primary technical accounting interface for the business. • Work closely with the Group Financial Controller and UK/EU CFOs to deliver high-quality external reporting and technical accounting advisory. • Partner with commercial and product teams to evaluate the accounting implications of new products, lending propositions, and complex transactions before launch. • London, Cardiff, or fully remote within the UK, with ad hoc meetings in London.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CPA) with 5+ years of experience in accounting policy, technical accounting, or Big 4 accounting advisory. • Strong, hands-on knowledge of IFRS, particularly in specialised areas such as IFRS 9. • Demonstrated experience managing workloads across a team, utilising external skill sets rather than working in isolation. • Ability to facilitate technical debate and drive alignment among senior leaders and cross-functional teams. • Strong capability to translate technical accounting standards into clear, practical guidance for non-finance stakeholders. • Sharp prioritisation and organisational skills to effectively triage proposals and maximise the capabilities of the wider team. • Resilient and flexible in a fast-paced, tech-led, and agile environment.

• Proven track record within a banking institution or a Big 4 banking/financial services advisory practice. • Experience leading adoption projects for new accounting standards. • Background establishing or chairing internal technical accounting forums.

• Provide expert advice on complex accounting issues — revenue recognition, leasing, financial instruments — and document conclusions in technical memos. • Develop and maintain global accounting policies, ensuring consistency and compliance with updated IFRS standards. • Lead projects for the adoption of new accounting standards. • Partner with commercial and product teams to evaluate accounting implications of new products and transactions prior to launch. • Manage the intake of technical queries, triaging and delegating project components to develop technical skills across the wider finance team. • Establish, coordinate, and chair an internal technical accounting forum to debate and align on accounting estimates, judgements, and new policies. • Lead the technical dialogue with external auditors, authoring robust accounting papers to justify and defend Monzo's reported positions. • Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and advisors.

We have been Monzo customers for years and have always loved their beautiful, simple app UI. We believe their product has a positive impact on millions of customers, motivating them to be more conservative with their spending and helping them save money. Monzo, as a company, has consistently grown over the past 10 years and is known for its strong company culture, generous benefits, and leadership that strives to be truly transparent and cares about its colleagues. It is a company that helps you advance your career and grow as a professional, working with great teams. If you like to join a thriving, upcoming bank and help millions of customers lead a financially sound life, Monzo gives you the opportunity to push ahead.

• Salary of £106,300–£125,000 plus performance-based incentive awards. • Flexible working hours — work in a way that fits your life. • £1,000 learning budget each year for books, training courses, and conferences. • Full home working setup provided, including a MacBook. • London, Cardiff, or fully remote within the UK, with ad hoc meetings in London.

Monzo is on a mission to make money work for everyone. Its Financial Control team works closely with the Group Financial Controller and UK/EU CFOs to deliver high-quality external reporting and technical accounting advisory, supporting Monzo's fast-growing, tech-driven banking operations across multiple regulated entities.