Head of Accounting (930)

Overview

Reference
930

Salary
£65,000 - £70,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South East England -- Buckinghamshire -- Marlow

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
02 December 2025


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) with 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.

 

Head of Accounting - Marlow (On-site) - Up to £70k + Benefits


Contact information

Simon Lant