Guildford, United Kingdom

Head of Financial Accounting

 Job Description:

Head of Financial Accounting | Guildford | £85-90,000 + Car + Bonus | Hybrid

Do you thrive in a complex, fast paced environment with changing priorities and daily opportunities to challenge the norm? This could be the role for you!

As Head of Financial Accounting within this recognised, global brand you will take responsibility for the financial reporting and transactional accounting teams.

My client is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Financial Accounting to lead the finance teams and ensure robust financial governance.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all aspects of corporate financial control, including internal processes, compliance, and reporting
  • Lead and nurture a high-performing team of finance professionals
  • Be the expert on technical accounting areas, specifically FRS 102
  • Oversee the completion of month end and year end activities, including submission of numbers to Group
  • Encourage and lead collaborating and supporting stakeholders across the business
  • Continual development and evaluation of financial systems, refining processes to improve efficiency and performance
  • Responsible for providing information to support the external statutory reporting and compliance, including the audit process

The successful Head of Financial Accounting will:

  • Be ACA or ACCA qualified with PQE and a strong technical background dealing with complex accounting transactions
  • Be a proven manager and mentor of sizable teams
  • Either be looking for your first move into industry or seeking your next commercial move within financial accounting and reporting
  • Possess excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all levels

Rewards for the Head of Financial Accounting:

  • Competitive basic salary
  • Car option and bonus
  • Hybrid working 3 days required in the office
  • Pension, healthcare, life insurance
  • Onsite parking, gym and restaurant plus break out facilities

KM4 Accountancy + Finance work with Accountancy & Professional Practices, Financial Services and Commercial Finance teams to attract the best Accountancy, Financial and Tax talent. We recruit Accountants, Tax specialists, Insolvency, Restructuring, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Services, Financial and Management Accountants, FP&A, Business Partners, Financial Controllers, Finance Directors and CFOs as well as Fund Accountants, Trust, Wealth and Company Secretarial professionals. Also, Risk, Internal Audit and Auditors from active Studiers to Directors and beyond.

  Required Skills:

Financial Accounting Accounting