Head of Financial Accounts

Places for People; Cuerden Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in the UK is seeking an experienced financial accounting manager. This role involves leading a team to ensure accurate financial reporting, managing audits, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate holds a recognised accountancy qualification, has extensive experience in team management, and advanced Excel skills. Competitive salary, benefits including a company car, and opportunities for training are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly review

Pension with matched contributions up to 7%

Company car or car allowance

Excellent holiday package up to 35 days

Cashback plan for healthcare costs

Bonus scheme for all colleagues at 10%

Training and development

Discounts and offers from shops

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering audited financial statements on time to regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated success leading teams through change initiatives.
• Extensive experience managing a finance team in a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial accounting and reporting team.
• Ensure processes and controls are documented and updated.
• Manage year-end audit and deliver accurate financial reports.

Skills

Team management

Advanced Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Change management

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Business World

Job description

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces are offered a guaranteed interview if they meet the essential criteria.

Responsibilities

Lead the financial accounting and reporting team, ensuring processes and controls are documented, updated, and followed. Maintain current accounting policies, provide technical advice, and deliver accurate, timely financial statements and reports. Manage year‑end audit, comply with the financial control framework, and drive improvements through automation and better planning. Support ad hoc financial reporting for business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering audited financial statements on time to regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated success leading teams through change initiatives that achieved measurable process efficiencies, improved controls, or delivered cost savings.
• Extensive experience managing and developing a finance team in a large, complex organisation, with evidence of achieving team performance goals.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong capability across other Microsoft Office applications, demonstrated through practical examples or certifications.
• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong team management skills, excellent IT knowledge—especially Excel—and the ability to build relationships across all levels.
• Experience with Business World, consolidating complex entities, and working in social housing or a regulated industry is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly review.
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with option to buy or sell leave.
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year.
• Bonus scheme for all colleagues at 10%.
• Training and development.
• Extra perks, including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.