Head of Financial Accounting

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial management firm in Sheffield is seeking an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant to lead a small team in overseeing financial reporting and governance. This role requires strong experience in financial control and compliance within a large organization. You will prepare cash flow projections, manage balance sheet reconciliations, and analyze capital investments. This position offers significant exposure and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior financial role within a complex organization.
• Strong grounding in compliance and financial control.
• Ability to deliver insights from data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in general ledger and reporting.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations with integrity.
• Prepare UK cash flow projections aligned with forecasts.
• Oversee capital investment project governance.
• Evaluate IT expenditure and investments.

Skills

Financial control

Analytical skills

Budget management

Statutory compliance

Commercial compliance

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

The role

Reporting to the Regional Finance Director, you will:

• Lead and develop a small team within the general ledger and reporting function.
• Take ownership of the balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring strong controls and integrity.
• Act as a key contact for external auditors on all balance sheet matters.
• Deliver clear visibility of financial performance by developing and presenting KPIs.
• Prepare regular UK cash flow projections and align these with balance sheet and cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee financial control, governance, and monitoring of capital investment projects, including ROI analysis.
• Support decision-making on IT expenditure and investment through robust business case evaluation.

The person

We are looking for an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant who can demonstrate:

• Experience of operating at a senior level within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong technical grounding in statutory and commercial compliance.
• A proven ability to manage budgets and maintain high levels of financial control.
• Excellent IT and analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into clear insights.

This role represents a rare chance to join a high-performing business where you will gain exposure, influence, and opportunities that few organisations can match.

(There may also be an opportunity for a temporary-to-permanent engagement if this works for the right candidate)