Group Revenue Recognition Accountant

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Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, GBR
Hybrid
Mid level
Big Data • Marketing Tech • Analytics
The Role
Provide technical IFRS revenue accounting advice, drive consistent application of IFRS 15/ASC 606, strengthen global revenue controls and governance, apply data analytics and AI to detect risks, support finance transformation and prospect-to-cash initiatives, and develop training and guidance for global finance stakeholders.
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Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to accomplish their financial goals and help them save time and money.

Internal Grade D/EB8

Job Description

Join Experian's Group Revenue Recognition (GRR) team and play a key role in transforming how one of the world's leading data and technology companies governs revenue accounting.

This is more than a technical accounting role. You'll combine your IFRS expertise with data analytics, digital innovation and process improvement to help build the future operating model for revenue recognition across our global business.

Working with senior finance leaders across multiple countries, you'll influence complex accounting decisions, strengthen global controls, drive standardisation and help embed AI-enabled approaches to revenue governance.

If you're excited by solving complex problems, improving how finance operates and making a global impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

  • Provide technical accounting advice on complex revenue recognition matters and significant commercial contracts.
  • Drive consistent application of IFRS 15 and global revenue accounting policies across the Group.
  • Improve global revenue governance through standardised processes, stronger controls and continuous improvement.
  • Apply data analytics and emerging AI technologies to identify risks, detect anomalies and improve compliance monitoring.
  • Support Finance Transformation and Prospect-to-Cash initiatives by embedding accounting requirements into future processes and systems.
  • Build trusted relationships across Global Finance, Regional Finance and Global Finance Services while providing thought leadership on revenue accounting best practice.
  • Help develop guidance, training and knowledge resources that build capability across our global finance community.

Qualifications

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience.
  • Excellent technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS 15 (or ASC 606).
  • Experience operating within a multinational or listed organisation.
  • Experience using data to improve decision-making and governance.
  • Experience or interest in finance automation, AI and digital transformation.
  • Experience working to influence a variety of partners/colleagues across a global matrix organisation.
  • A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for simplifying processes and improving controls.

Additional Information

Benefits package includes:

  • Hybrid working - 40% office based
  • Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
  • Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
  • 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave

 

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Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Grade: D/EB8

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Skills Required

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience.
  • Excellent technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS 15 (or ASC 606).
  • Experience operating within a multinational or listed organisation.
  • Experience using data to improve decision-making and governance.
  • Experience or interest in finance automation, AI and digital transformation.
  • Experience working to influence partners across a global matrix organisation.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for simplifying processes and improving controls.

Experian Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Experian and has not been reviewed or approved by Experian.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical and dental coverage is described as strong, with expanded mental health resources and telemedicine options. Coverage includes inclusive services such as gender transition and fertility support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are generous, including substantial PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid volunteer days with options to purchase additional leave. Parental leave is available for birth and non-birth parents alongside flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching and contributory pension schemes in some regions. These elements complement base pay and bonuses to form a competitive total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Dublin
16,292 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity. We gather, analyse and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done. Our 20,600 people in 43 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. About Experian: Bringing data to life requires creativity, passion, flexibility and expertise. We want you to share in our success. That's why we offer rewards that recognise great performance. Working in a culture of collaboration, achievement and respect we will give you the support and encouragement you need to develop your skills and talents and progress your career. Everyday our people bring enthusiasm, innovation and inspiration to work and if this sounds like you connect with us at Experian.

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