Head of Accounting

Straight-Line Civils; Marlow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Marlow is seeking a Head of Accounting to develop and oversee the UK accounting functions. The role requires a qualified accountant with over 7 years of experience, fluency in English and Spanish, and a strong background in financial leadership. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, compliance management, and team leadership. This position offers a salary of £70,000 plus an annual performance bonus, alongside various benefits including a hybrid working model, contributory pension, and flexible benefits platform.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Contributory pension

Hybrid working pattern

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in accounting or finance.
• Experience managing mid-sized teams (12-15+).
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and international accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting processes.
• Manage audits and ensure compliance.
• Monitor cashflow and develop performance tracking tools.
• Champion process automation and internal controls.
• Provide leadership to the UK Accounting Team.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Spanish

Financial leadership

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Detail-oriented

Education

Qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Straight-Line Group are currently hiring a Head of Accounting to develop the UK accounting and reporting functions, to be based out of the Marlow office.

This individual must be fluent in both English and Spanish.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will drive financial control, process improvements, and build strong relationships across the business and with external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accurate, timely financial reporting—including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, and CAPEX forecasts—while improving month-end and year-end processes
• Oversee statutory reporting, manage audits, and ensure full compliance with UK accounting standards
• Monitor cashflow and working capital, developing tools to track performance and highlight improvement opportunities
• Champion process automation, strengthen internal controls, and support initiatives such as legal entity simplification and acquisition due diligence
• Provide strategic leadership to the UK Accounting Team, ensuring alignment with broader group objectives

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with 7+ years PQE
• Professional working proficiency in Spanish
• Proven finance leader with experience managing mid-sized teams (12-15+) and driving cultural and process change
• Strong knowledge of SAP, UK GAAP and international accounting standards
• Demonstrated success in team leadership, process optimisation, and stakeholder management
• Detail-oriented, hands‑on, commercially aware, with strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Big Four audit background (desirable) and a strong control mindset

Benefits

• Salary = £70,000 + an annual performance bonus
• Contributory pension
• Hybrid working pattern (3 days on site / 2 days working from home)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible benefits platform - discount, cashback, well-being centre, gym and leisure offers

If this sounds of interest, please apply now! Alternatively, if you have any further questions, call us on (phone number removed).

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