Head of Accounts

Cameron Clarke Associates; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in accounting services in London is searching for a Head of Accounts to oversee operations and provide expert advice to clients. The role includes managing the Accounts department, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong leadership and communication skills, eager to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid day off on birthday

On-site gated parking

Company events throughout the year

Opportunity to travel to Asia

Relaxed office environment

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
• Experience in leadership and managing teams.
• Strong MS Office and cloud accounting software skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts department and manage a team.
• Ensure compliance with financial obligations and prepare management accounts.
• Act as the main accounting liaison for clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

MS Office

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Head of Accounts | City of London | Full Time – Office based | £40,000 – £50,000 with 20% commission structure (clients closed)

F4F Group is seeking a highly experienced Head of Accounts to join our team in London. We specialise in providing professional and friendly accounting services to individuals and businesses across London. With a focus on effective accounting for businesses, freelancers, and contractors, we offer tailored solutions to meet diverse financial needs.

Are you the right person for the job?

• A qualified accountant – ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment, to multitask, to get into detail where needed and to meet deadlines on a timely basis.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Strong relationship and communication skills
• Strong MS Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong skills with cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks

What will your role look like?

Internal Responsibilities

• Ensuring the smooth operation of the Accounts department (including managing a team overseas)
• Implementing and maintaining strong controls and supporting the ongoing growth and financial performance across the business
• Build, develop and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with various departments
• Assist with the year-end audit process, deliver statutory accounts to deadlines, and ensure compliance with financial and legal obligations
• Assisting with the development and progression of junior members within the team to help them grow as professionals
• Assisting the team with reconciling customer and supplier statements, including overseas customers and suppliers
• Liaising directly with client and supplier points of contact to ensure a smooth working relationship, and that payments are made/received in good time
• Providing the Accounts department and the business as a whole with the required leadership and expertise needed to operate smoothly and effectively
• Assisting the team with invoicing client companies, including overseas clients
• Ensuring that all book-keeping of all group companies is kept up-to-date on a timely basis
• Preparation of internal reports required by management as and when required, including, but not limited to, Trade Debtors, Trade Creditors and Investments
• Ensuring regular reconciliation of all tax liabilities, including but not limited to VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE
• Ensuring regular reconciliation of all Balance Sheet items
• You will be responsible for preparing the management accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS for all group companies. This will include overseas companies
• You will be responsible for preparing the consolidated management accounts under UK GAAP or IFRS, encompassing all group companies. This will include overseas companies
• You will be responsible for the preparation of the Corporation Tax Returns for all UK companies under the Corporation Tax Act 2010
• You will be responsible for ensuring that the deadlines for all appropriate compliance are managed and that submissions are made in good time. This will include compliance with overseas authorities
• Liaising with tax advisors in respect of ongoing tax compliance responsibilities
• You will be an important link between management and junior staff, responsible for and knowledgeable about the quality of the work that is carried out for your clients

External Responsibilities

• Acting as the main accounting liaison and point of contact for certain clients
• Providing consultation services to clients with regard to tax planning, organisational restructuring or accounting software
• Assisting clients with software migrations as and when necessary
• Preparation, consultation and submission of client financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS. This will include clients under FRS102
• Preparation, consultation and submission of the Confirmation Statement for client companies
• Preparation, consultation and submission of client Corporation Tax Returns under the Corporation Tax Act 2010
• Preparation, consultation and submission of the Director's personal tax returns
• Preparation, consultation and submission of client VAT returns
• Liaising with tax authorities in respect of ongoing tax compliance responsibilities

What can you expect in return?

• 25 days of annual leave
• Birthday – paid day off
• On-site gated parking (office is located just outside the congestion zone)
• Numerous company events throughout the year
• Opportunity to travel to the back office in Asia
• Relaxed and vibrant office environment

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