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Head of Accounting

TRADEBE UK
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 3BT

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Tradebe is seeking a qualified accountant with a minimum of 7 years' post-qualification experience to lead their accounting and reporting functions in the UK.
  • The role involves overseeing financial reporting, statutory compliance, cashflow management, and process improvements while providing strategic leadership to the UK Accounting Team.
  • Candidates should have experience managing mid-sized teams, strong knowledge of SAP, and a track record in team development and stakeholder relationship building.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £65,000, along with an annual bonus, contributory pension, hybrid working options, and flexible benefits.
  • Tradebe is committed to sustainability and equal opportunities in their hiring process.

Discover Tradebe

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the UK, we are leaders focused on recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

What will you do? Make an impact!

To lead and develop all aspects of the accounting and reporting functions for Tradebe in the UK. Leading control and process improvements across accounting as well as managing Tradebe's relationship with their auditors, tax advisors and relevant internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll be doing:

  • Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, and CAPEX forecasts, while driving improvements in month-end and year-end processes
  • Lead statutory reporting, audits, and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and policies
  • Monitor and manage cashflow and working capital, developing tools to track performance and identify improvement opportunities
  • Drive process automation, strengthen internal controls, and support projects including legal entity simplification and financial due diligence for acquisitions
  • Provide strategic leadership to the UK Accounting Team, aligning structure and processes with group objectives

Do you have what it takes?

  • Qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 7 years' post-qualification experience
  • Proven finance leader with experience managing mid-sized teams (12-15+) and driving cultural and process change
  • Strong working knowledge of SAP and UK/International accounting standards
  • Track record in team development, process improvement, and stakeholder relationship building
  • Detail-oriented, hands-on, and commercially aware, with excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Big Four audit background desirable, along with a strong control mindset and commitment to continuous improvement and integrity

We expect from you to Be accountable, Drive results, Embrace Change, and high levels of Collaboration!

What's in for you?

  • Salary up to £65,000
  • Annual bonus
  • Contributory Pension??
  • Hybrid working- 3 days on site/ 2 days from home
  • Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)?

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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Tradebe is committed to guaranteeing selection processes based on merit and skills free of any bias based on age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality. We believe in equal opportunities, and we work for it.

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