Head of Finance Accounting

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization seeks 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 leadership experience.

Benefits

Generous matched pension scheme (up to 12%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual flexible benefits pot

Private medical and dental options

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong technical expertise.
• 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 compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are working with a leading not-for-profit organization to recruit a Head of Financial Accounting, a key leadership role within their high-performing finance team. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will lead a capable team responsible for all aspects of statutory and financial reporting.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong, qualified accountant to influence a complex organization. You will oversee the group’s financial accounting activities, including statutory reporting, audit management, and the development of robust accounting policies and controls.

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

What will the Head of Financial Accounting role involve?

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

Suitable Candidate for the Head of Financial Accounting vacancy:

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

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

1. Generous matched pension scheme (up to 12%).
2. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 30 with service).
3. Annual flexible benefits pot, private medical, dental, and critical illness options.
4. Flexible/hybrid working arrangements (based in Basingstoke with occasional travel to Wembley).
5. Supportive and inclusive culture.

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