Head of Finance Accounting

CMA Recruitment Group; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit group is seeking a Head of Financial Accounting to lead their finance team. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, audit management, and developing robust accounting policies. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong technical expertise and a proven track record in finance leadership.

Benefits

Generous matched pension scheme (up to 12%)

25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30 with service)

Annual flex benefits pot, private medical, dental and critical illness options

Flexible/hybrid working

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong technical expertise in financial reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of FRS 102 and SORP.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading on consolidated and entity-level financial reporting.
• Overseeing year-end processes and managing the external audit.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit management

Team leadership

Communication

ERP systems

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Job description

We’re working with a leading not-for-profit group to recruit a Head of Financial Accounting – a key leadership role in their high-performing finance team. Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, you’ll lead a capable team covering all aspects of statutory and financial reporting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong, qualified accountant to step into a role with real influence across a complex organisation. You’ll be leading a team responsible for the group’s financial accounting activity, including statutory reporting, audit management, and development of robust accounting policies and controls.

This is a high-impact, visible role with the opportunity to shape process, improve systems and contribute to the continued success of the group.

What will the Head of Financial Accounting role involve?

• Leading on consolidated and entity-level financial reporting.
• Overseeing year-end processes and managing the external audit.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with accounting standards (FRS 102 / SORP).
• Supporting the development of robust controls and financial policies.
• Working closely with colleagues across finance, fixed assets, and senior leadership.
• Leading, developing and mentoring a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants.

Suitable Candidate for the Head of Financial Accounting vacancy:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong technical expertise in financial reporting, audit, and consolidation.
• In-depth knowledge of FRS 102 and SORP.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing finance teams and managing year-end processes.
• Confident communicator with experience using ERP systems and engaging senior stakeholders.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Head of Financial Accounting:

• Generous matched pension scheme (up to 12%).
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30 with service).
• Annual flex benefits pot, private medical, dental and critical illness options.
• Flexible/hybrid working (based in Basingstoke with occasional travel to Wembley).
• Supportive and inclusive culture.

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