Head of Central Accounting

CLD de Québec; Middlesbrough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK port business is seeking a Head of Central Accounting to join their Finance team. This newly created role involves leading the accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements. With a hybrid working model and attractive benefits, it's an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in a financial leadership role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP, IFRS).
• Proven track record of driving financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the central accounting team.
• Produce monthly management accounts and year-end financial information.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Compliance

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Job description

Closing Date: 27th June 2025

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK's sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance team in a newly created role, Head of Central Accounting reporting to the Finance Director - Financial Planning and Reporting.

Location: Head Office, Middlesbrough. Hybrid working available with at least two days based in the office.

Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.

As Head of Central Accounting, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, engaging and developing the central accounting team.
• Ensuring the timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts (profit & loss, cash flow and balance sheet), group consolidation and supporting the Group Reporting team with preparation of stakeholder reporting
• Ensuring the timely and accurate production of Year End financial information and supporting the Group Reporting team with the year end audit and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Reviewing and signing off internal controls (including SOX controls), ensuring process flows and walkthroughs are up to date and relevant to the process.
• Working with the Head of Transactional Services and Group reporting team on the completion of treasury management and cash forecasting.
• Ensuring adherence to internal financial procedures and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation for all aspects of the role.
  
  

We Are Seeking Someone Who

• Is a fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA,), with 3+ years post qualification experience.
• Has experience in a financial leadership role.
• Has strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP and IFRS, with the ability to produce high quality financial reports, consolidations, and analysis.
• Proven track record of driving financial performance and process improvements.
• Experience working with external auditors.
• Excellent financial analysis and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and compliance.
  
  

Benefits

We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, outlining relevant skills & experience, to and use job reference HOCANW. Closing Date: Friday 27^th June 2025

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