Head of Accounting Operations

EngineersOfAI; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EngineersOfAI in Bristol is looking for an experienced Head of Accounting Operations to lead the global accounting operations function. This hands-on leadership role involves ensuring robust and controlled accounting processes to support the company's rapid growth.

The successful candidate will direct the Accounting Operations team, oversee the month-end close process, and strengthen financial controls, all while being close to operational execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading accounting operations and teams.
• Comfortable with operational execution of month-end close processes.
• Strong financial controls understanding and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting Operations team for transaction processing and month-end close.
• Ensure accurate and timely accounting information for reporting requirements.

Skills

Accounting operations expertise

Leadership skills

Transaction processing

Detail-oriented mindset

Job description

AboutGraphcore

Graphcore is developing the next generation of AI compute technology. As AI workloads continue to grow in scale and complexity, we are building the hardware and software systems required to power the future of artificial intelligence.

As we enter the next phase of growth, we are looking for an experienced Head of Accounting Operations to lead our global accounting operations function and help ensure our finance organization scales effectively alongside the business.

The Role

Reporting to the VP Finance, the Head of Accounting Operations will lead Graphcore's Accounting Operations, Accounts Payable and Payroll functions, ensuring the business has robust, scalable, and well-controlled accounting processes capable of supporting rapid growth.

The role will be responsible for the operational execution of the month-end close process, the preparation of the Group's monthly management accounts, balance sheet integrity, transaction processing, and accounting operations across the Group. As Graphcore expands its global footprint and scales manufacturing and delivery of AI systems, this role will play a key part in developing new accounting processes and strengthening financial controls.

This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring someone who combines strong accounting operations expertise with a practical, delivery-focused mindset. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating both strategically and in the detail, leading teams whilst remaining close enough to the operation to drive change and solve problems.

What You'll Be Doing

Accounting Operations & Close

• Lead the Accounting Operations team responsible for transaction processing, journal postings, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and month‑end close execution.
• Own the operational delivery of the monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accurate and timely accounting information is available to support management, shareholder, and statutory reporting requirements.