Head of Financial Accounting

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation à but non lucratif bien établie recherche un Head of Financial Accounting pour diriger ses activités comptables financières. Ce poste clé consiste à préparer des états financiers ainsi qu'à superviser la conformité réglementaire tout en menant une équipe d'experts comptables. Avec un fort accent sur le leadership et la performance, ce rôle offre une opportunité unique de contribuer à un environnement axé sur les valeurs.

Qualifications

• Comptable qualifié avec une expérience post-qualification significative.
• Piste démontrable dans la gestion des audits externes et la production de comptes statutaires complexes.
• Capacité à communiquer des aspects financiers complexes avec clarté.

Responsibilities

• Préparer des états financiers statutaires et des declarations financières externes.
• Gérer le processus d'audit externe de fin d'année.
• Développer et maintenir des politiques comptables robustes.

Skills

Expertise technique en comptabilité financière

Gestion des parties prenantes

Leadership et mentorat

Education

Qualification d'expert-comptable (ACA, ACCA, CIMA ou équivalent)

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.