Accounting Technical Project Manager (4-6 month FTC)

Full job description
The Company
Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments, or in one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business.

Why This Role Matters
Christie’s is seeking a highly skilled and experienced finance professional to lead the implementation of the FRED 82 amendments to FRS 102. This role will be pivotal in ensuring a smooth transition to the updated accounting standards, with a focus on lease accounting, revenue recognition, and other key changes. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with finance, tax, systems, and training teams to deliver a compliant and efficient implementation by January 2026.
How You'll Make an Impact
You will lead the transition in FRS102 changes and lead the teams impacted in implementing these changes
You will be instrumental in conducting detailed impact assessments on leases, revenue streams, tax, KPIs, and bank covenants
Draft and update accounting policies in line with revised FRS 102 requirements
Coordinate with software teams to assess and implement system changes
Oversee the development and delivery of training material
Update month-end processes and internal controls documentation
Liaise with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and readiness
Manage the roll out of changes in 2026
Review the impact on group reporting to the parent under IFRS; and assess the impact transition on the financial statements.
What you’ll bring to the team
A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with strong technical accounting knowledge.
Have in-depth understanding of FRS 102, particularly Sections 20, 23, and related updates.
Experience with IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 is highly desirable, and you will preferably have IFRS 16 transition and project management experience.
Self motivated, able to independently and also as part of a team, with good communication skills to all levels of stakeholders.
Familiarity with lease accounting software is desirable.
What’s great about working for us
25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave per year
Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 2nd Jan) – in addition to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family
Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on
Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you
Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about
Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)
Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues
Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)
Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)
Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members
Dental Insurance – (may be extended at personal cost)
Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months
Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day
Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling
Eyecare vouchers (once a year)
Cycle to Work scheme
Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops
Seniorcare by Lottie, a comprehensive eldercare solution
Robust family first policy:
16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
Four-day week, for eight weeks, at full pay on return from Maternity Leave
Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
The Stork Club: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea…
Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time
Closing Date: Sunday 10th August
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