Head of Finance & Accounts - Hybrid, Growth & Controls

Trial Balance; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in Truro is seeking an experienced Head of Accounts to oversee financial operations, manage a developing team, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role offers hybrid working and requires strong technical accounting knowledge, team leadership skills, and the ability to improve financial processes. Ideal candidates will have professional accounting qualifications and excellent Excel skills, contributing to effective budgeting and compliance.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Ideally experienced in a project-led or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience producing and reviewing management accounts.
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of monthly management accounts for all entities.
• Oversee financial reporting activity including trial balance and reconciliations.
• Manage day-to-day AP/AR operations and mentor the finance team.
• Support year-end audit preparation and improve financial processes.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Excellent Excel skills

Strong systems experience

Commercial awareness

Strategic mindset

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Job description

A leading financial consultancy in Truro is seeking an experienced Head of Accounts to oversee financial operations, manage a developing team, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role offers hybrid working and requires strong technical accounting knowledge, team leadership skills, and the ability to improve financial processes. Ideal candidates will have professional accounting qualifications and excellent Excel skills, contributing to effective budgeting and compliance.