Finance Leader: Strategy, Compliance & Insights

Matchtech; Dartford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Head of Finance in Dartford to lead a finance team and oversee core accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a background in finance, particularly in highways, construction, or civil engineering. Responsibilities include managing daily accounting tasks, producing monthly management accounts, and ensuring compliance with statutory financial regulations. Competitive benefits package and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a small finance team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all tasks.
• Oversee daily accounting activities including invoicing, reconciliations, cash flow management, and fixed assets.
• Produce monthly management accounts, payroll costings, and performance reports.
• Lead month-end and year-end close, including journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage the full audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Act as system super-user (Xpedion), driving process improvements and automation.
• Provide financial insight to support commercial and operational decision-making.

Skills

Senior finance experience

Team leadership

Technical accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Proficiency with finance systems

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified

Tools

Xpedion

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Head of Finance in Dartford to lead a finance team and oversee core accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a background in finance, particularly in highways, construction, or civil engineering. Responsibilities include managing daily accounting tasks, producing monthly management accounts, and ensuring compliance with statutory financial regulations. Competitive benefits package and professional development opportunities are offered.