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Head of Accounting

Collab Talent Solutions
Posted 15 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 4RP

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role is for a qualified accountant with 5+ years of post-qualification experience, focusing on financial accounting and standards (IFRS, GAAP).
  • You will be part of the senior management team in a growing business in Wiltshire, leading financial reporting and managing a team of accountants.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing statutory accounts, analyzing cash flow forecasts, and implementing financial processes and controls.
  • The position offers a base salary ranging from £80,000 to £110,000, along with a discretionary annual bonus and private healthcare.
  • Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Who you'll be joining

You'll be joining a successful business in Wiltshire that has undergone impressive growth and change in recent years and continues to expand rapidly. This is a crucial role forming part of the finance senior management team, leading on accounting and external reporting as well as managing a small team of experienced, qualified accountants.

What you'll be doing

  • Ownership of timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Leading the preparation of statutory accounts and resolution of audit queries
  • Producing and analysing cash flow forecasts including variances
  • Leading the financial planning and integration of new businesses into the group
  • Implementing and maintaining robust processes and controls for all financial accounts
  • Interpreting and advising on the correct accounting treatment of financial transactions

Why you'd be a good fit

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 5+ years PQE with a focus on financial accounting and accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP). Additionally, you'll have;

  • Strong leadership and management experience, able to manage non-qualified and fully-qualified team members
  • Excellent data analysis and presentation skills with a track record of influencing business decisions
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build working relationships at all levels including Board level
  • High IT literacy with a wide range of finance systems experience and Advanced Excel skills

What's in it for you

  • Base salary of £80,000 - £110,000 depending on experience and qualification
  • Discretionary annual bonus scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • 25 days annual leave with holiday purchase scheme

Please note that our client is unable to accept any candidates that require visa sponsorship at this time therefore all applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Interested?

Please click "apply" to send us an application with your most recent CV.

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