Head Of Finance

Matchtech; Grays; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead a finance team and oversee all accounting operations in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in a senior finance role, excellent leadership skills, and a background in highways, construction, or civil engineering. This position offers professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and compliance experience.
• Proficiency with finance systems (Xpedion desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a small finance team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee daily accounting activities including invoicing and reconciliations.
• Produce monthly management accounts and performance reports.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage the full audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns and ensure compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Compliance experience

Proficiency with finance systems

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified

Tools

Xpedion

Job description

Head of Finance

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead a team and oversee all core accounting operations. This role suits a hands‑on finance professional with strong leadership skills and a background in highways, construction, or civil engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a small finance team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all tasks.
• Oversee daily accounting activities including invoicing, reconciliations, cash flow management, and fixed assets.
• Produce monthly management accounts, payroll costings, and performance reports.
• Lead month‑end and year‑end close, including journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage the full audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Act as system super‑user (Xpedion), driving process improvements and automation.
• Provide financial insight to support commercial and operational decision‑making.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and compliance experience.
• Proficiency with finance systems (Xpedion desirable).
• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified.

Benefits

• Lead a dynamic finance function within a respected organisation.
• Broad exposure across financial operations.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment.
• Competitive benefits package.

If you're an experienced finance leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a leadership role in the highways sector, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dedicated team.