Head of Accounting

Tradebe Management; Marlow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental business leader in Marlow is seeking a senior accounting professional to oversee financial reporting and compliance with UK standards. This role includes leading the accounting team and driving improvements in financial processes. To be successful, you should have extensive experience in financial management and strong leadership skills. Join us to make an impact in a sustainable environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and accounting functions at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting including P&L and cashflow.
• Lead statutory reporting and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards.
• Monitor cashflow and working capital.

Skills

Financial reporting

Auditing

Cashflow management

Process automation

Leadership

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

Job description

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