Head of Accounting
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Head of Accounting - Marlow (On-site) - Up to £70k + Benefits
We’re supporting a major UK business as they look to appoint a Head of Accounting – a pivotal role leading their UK Accounting & Reporting function.
If you’re an experienced finance leader who thrives on driving change, sharpening processes, and building high-performance teams, this is a fantastic opportunity.
The role
You’ll lead a sizeable accounting and reporting team, improving the control environment, strengthening processes, and ensuring timely, accurate financials across P&L, Balance Sheet, cashflow and CAPEX.
You’ll also be the key contact for audit, tax, technical accounting, and senior UK stakeholders – partnering closely with the UK Finance Director.
Because this role involves regular collaboration with global finance teams, professional-level Spanish is essential.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading, developing and structuring the Accounting Team
- Driving process improvements across monthly and annual reporting
- Overseeing all UK reporting into both the UK business and group
- Managing cashflow, working capital and forecasting tools
- Leading statutory audit and ensuring compliant reporting
- Strengthening controls, balance sheet integrity and financial governance
- Partnering with payroll to ensure clean reconciliations
- Implementing policy, systems and automation improvements
- Supporting M&A projects and financial due‑diligence
- Leading a programme to simplify UK legal entity structures
What we’re looking for
- Qualified Accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- 7+ years PQE
- Experience leading finance teams of 12-15+
- Strong SAP knowledge
- Excellent grasp of UK & international accounting standards
- Proven track record in process, control and reporting improvements
- Able to influence and engage SLT, auditors and global stakeholders
- Comfortable leading through cultural change
- Spanish language skills at a professional working level – required
Who this suits
A confident, hands‑on senior finance leader who loves building, fixing and improving – someone who can bring clarity to complexity and develop a team around them.
- Location:
- Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £150,000 - £200,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Finance
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