Head of Accounting

JR United Kingdom; Marlow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in recycling and sustainability seeks a Finance Leader in Marlow, UK. In this role, you will manage financial reporting, lead a team, and drive process improvements aligning with group objectives. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with significant experience in finance leadership and a strong control mindset.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Contributory Pension

Flexible benefits

Access to wellbeing center

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience managing mid-sized teams (12-15+).
• Big Four audit background desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Lead statutory reporting and audits.
• Drive process automation and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

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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
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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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Created on 10/07/2025 by JR United Kingdom