Head of Financial Reporting

Robert Walters UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Accountant in the UK to support the Finance Director in financial reporting and accounting for a dynamic organization. The role involves managing audits, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP. Ideal candidates will be ACA qualified with over 5 years of experience and exhibit strong leadership and technical skills. The position offers a salary of £100,000 - £110,000, plus additional benefits and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in financial reporting or technical accounting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience managing audits and external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director in financial accounting and reporting.
• Manage consolidated reporting to stakeholders.
• Lead the external audit process and liaise with auditors.
• Transform the finance function for improved processes.
• Develop and manage a financial accounting team.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Strong communicator

Analytical skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

ACA (or equivalent) qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Technical Accountant or Financial Reporting professional looking for a high-impact role in a dynamic, multi-entity environment? This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role within a successful international organisation, supporting a forward-thinking Finance Director and leading the transformation of the finance function.

In this key leadership position, you will:

• Support the Finance Director across all internal and external financial accounting and reporting requirements, performing first-stage review to ensure accuracy, integrity and timeliness.
• Lead consolidated reporting to shareholders and external stakeholders, including banks, pension providers and credit insurers.
• Oversee preparation of UK statutory accounts and European statutory reporting.
• Own consolidated balance sheet and cashflow forecasting and analysis.
• Manage the external audit process and act as the primary liaison for auditors, resolving technical accounting matters.
• Lead on ESG and sustainability reporting.
• Manage and develop a Financial Accounting & Reporting team of three, and oversee finance systems.
• Play a key role in transforming the finance function, driving improved processes, controls and systems.
• Support ERP implementation and internal governance reporting.
• Act as the organisation’s technical accounting expert, ensuring compliance with IFRS/UK GAAP and strong internal controls.
• Partner closely with business units and senior leadership to support decision making and enhance financial performance.

We’re looking for a confident and collaborative leader who brings:

• ACA (or equivalent) qualified with 5+ years PQE
• Strong technical accounting expertise, with deep knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Proven experience managing audits and working with external auditors
• Ability to drive improvements, manage complexity and implement change
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Experience developing high-performing teams
• Strong communicator who influences and partners effectively across the business
• Resilient, proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller
Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 per annum + car allowance, bonus
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: Surrey