Head of Accounting

Hays Senior Finance; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity based in Liverpool is hiring a Head of Accounting to supervise the management accounts team and ensure the integrity of financial operations. Candidates should be qualified accountants with a background in leading finance teams, looking to make an impact in the not-for-profit sector. This role offers flexible working arrangements, ensuring a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

Excellent pension plan

Holiday entitlement

Flexible working patterns

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing management accounts.
• Experience leading a small finance team.
• Desire to work in the not-for-profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team to deliver monthly management accounts.
• Ensure accuracy of balance sheet control and cashflow management.
• Oversee year-end processes and coordinate with auditors.

Skills

Financial accounting

Technical accounting

Management accounting

Education

Qualified accountant

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Head of Accounting

Employer Location England, Liverpool, Merseyside Salary - per annum + £65000 to £68000 Closing date 10 Jul 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.

Job Details

Your new company
A large Liverpool-based charity is looking to recruit a Head of Accounting to report to an experienced Finance Director.
Your new role
As Head of Accounting, you will manage a small team and ensure accurate and timely delivery of monthly management accounts for this large and complex charitable organisation.
You will be responsible for all balance sheet control and cashflow management.
You will ensure internal controls and processes are working efficiently and design new ones as the organisation grows.
You will be responsible for all year-end processes and for coordination with the auditors.
You will oversee the VAT return and ensure all other external reporting is completed accurately and on a timely basis.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for a qualified accountant who has experience of preparing management accounts and of leading a small finance team.
You should have the desire to work for an organisation in the not-for-profit sector and have good financial accounting and technical accounting skills.
Whilst this may be your first Financial Controller level role, you will have significant experience of working in a complex accounting environment.

What you'll get in return
In addition to a competitive salary you will receive an excellent pension and holiday entitlement. Flexible and hybrid working patterns are offered.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom