Head of Accounting

Tradebe; Marlow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability company in the UK is seeking a Finance Leader to oversee accounting functions and drive improvements across the organization. This role involves leading financial reporting, managing auditor relations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should be qualified accountants with significant experience in leadership and process optimization in finance.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Contributory Pension

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience managing mid-sized teams (12-15+).
• Strong knowledge of UK/International accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow.
• Lead statutory reporting, audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Drive process automation, strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Development

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Discover Tradebe

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

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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