Head of Financial Accounting

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly capable Head of Financial Accounting is needed for a not-for-profit organisation in Hampshire. This leadership role involves managing financial accounting activities, overseeing audits, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise and a commitment to mentoring and developing finance teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong in financial accounting and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership in external audits and statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of statutory financial statements for multiple entities.
• Manage year-end external audit process and ensure compliance.
• Develop financial accounting policies in line with standards.

Skills

Technical expertise in financial accounting

Stakeholder engagement skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly capable and experienced Head of Financial Accounting to join a well-established not-for-profit organisation based in Hampshire.

This key leadership role will be responsible for managing the organisation’s financial accounting activities, overseeing statutory financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements. You’ll lead a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements and external financial returns for multiple legal entities
• Manage the year-end external audit process, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Develop and maintain robust financial accounting policies in line with the latest standards (FRS 102, SORP) and industry best practice.
• Provide technical accounting advice to senior stakeholders.
• Oversee balance sheet management.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process optimisation and system enhancements.

About You:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical expertise in financial accounting, consolidated statutory reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrable track record of leading external audits and producing statutory accounts within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop finance teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly and effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong, people-focused financial leader to make a real impact within a values-driven, not-for-profit environment.