Head of Accounting Policy

Join Monzo, a fast-growing tech-driven bank, as the Head of Accounting Policy. In this newly created role, you will establish and lead the technical accounting policy function for our Group, UK, and EU regulated entities. You will act as the primary technical interface for the business, assess new commercial proposals, and lead technical accounting forums. This is a key role with real impact, working closely with senior leaders to deliver high-quality external reporting and technical accounting advisory.

• Establish and lead the technical accounting policy function for the Group, UK and EU regulated entities, ensuring compliance with updated standards (IFRS).
• Act as the primary technical interface for the business, assessing new commercial proposals, leading technical accounting fora, and strategically triaging work across the wider finance team.
• Develop and maintain global accounting policies, ensuring consistency across the organisation and compliance with updated standards, and lead projects for the adoption of new accounting standards.
• You'll thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and have a hands on, delivery focused mindset, supporting Monzo’s mission to make money work for everyone
• We’re looking for someone with significant experience in an accounting policy, technical accounting role, ideally from a banking background
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to facilitate technical debate and drive alignment among senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Banking Background (preferred): Proven track record within a banking institution or a Big 4 banking/financial services advisory practice
• Resource Optimisation: Sharp prioritisation and organisational skills to effectively triage proposals and maximize the existing capabilities of the wider team, while also developing those skills further
• Experience: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CPA) with 5+ years of experience in accounting policy, technical accounting, or Big 4 accounting advisory
• Adaptability and resilience: Demonstrable ability to be resilient and flexible in a fast-paced, tech-led, and agile environment
• Communication: Strong capability to communicate technical standards into clear, professional, and practical guidance for non-finance stakeholders
• Collaborative Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing workloads across a team, utilising external skill sets rather than working in a silo
• Technical Skills: Strong, hands-on knowledge of IFRS particularly in specialised areas like IFRS 9