Head of Accounting

JSS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JSS, an established international technology business, is seeking a finance leader to own accounting, governance and regulatory reporting during a pivotal growth phase. Reporting to the CFO, the role sits at the core of the finance function, ensuring strong foundations, governance and scalable reporting for a complex global operation.

You'll lead a geographically dispersed finance team, drive process improvements and support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Senior owner of financial reporting, governance and accounting operations across an international group structure.
• Partner with the CFO to strengthen financial stewardship and risk management.
• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed finance team with accountability and high performance.
• Drive improvements across processes, systems and controls to support growth and scale.
• Oversee year-end accounts, external audits, tax requirements and regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior owner of financial reporting, governance and accounting operations across an international group structure.
• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed finance team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Oversee delivery of year-end accounts, external audits, tax requirements and regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Champion automation and efficiency across core finance activities, reducing manual processes and improving reporting accuracy.

Job description

We are working with an established international technology business who are seeking an experienced finance leader to take ownership of their accounting, control and regulatory reporting activities during an important period of growth and operational development.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role sits at the heart of the finance function and is responsible for ensuring the business has the financial foundations, governance and reporting infrastructure needed to support a complex international operation.

Whilst technical accounting excellence is critical, this opportunity extends well beyond traditional financial reporting. The successful candidate will help shape how the finance function operates, modernise processes, improve transparency across the organisation and create a stronger platform for future scale.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the senior owner of financial reporting, governance and accounting operations across an international group structure.
• Partner closely with the CFO to strengthen financial stewardship, risk management and decision-making capability across the organisation.
• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed finance team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Drive improvements across finance processes, systems and controls, ensuring the function is scalable and fit for future growth.
• Oversee delivery of year-end accounts, external audits, tax requirements and regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Champion greater automation and efficiency across core finance activities, reducing manual processes and improving reporting accuracy.
• Serve as a key point of expertise on technical accounting matters, supporting both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Help shape the future operating model of the finance function through change, transformation and best-practice initiatives.

Operating a hybrid model of typically 3 days per week on site in their central London office, this role will be suit someone with experience working within a fast paced, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.