Head of Accounts

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts for all entities, ensuring accuracy and on-time reporting
• Oversee financial reporting processes including trial balance, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and audit readiness
• Manage daily operations of accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoice processing, payments, collections and reconciliations
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to the finance team, fostering high performance
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting, working closely with department heads to align financial plans with business strategy
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, VAT (including reverse charge), CIS and internal controls
• Own monthly, quarterly and annual ESG financial reporting analysis
• Support year-end audits and liaise with external auditors
• Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, processes and controls
• Work cross-functionally to embed finance within operational decision-making, improving efficiency and knowledge sharing
• Oversee debtor management and ensure the credit control strategy is effectively delivered

• Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a project-based or manufacturing environment
• Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or willingness to undertake further training
• Strong technical accounting expertise, with experience in management accounts, budgeting and audits
• Demonstrated leadership and team-management capability
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• able to collaborate effectively across teams
• Commercial awareness and strategic mindset (advantageous)

Commercial awareness and strategic mindset

• Flexible Working: Hybrid and office-based options to suit your lifestyle
• Growth & Development: Opportunities to stretch your skills through meaningful, collaborative work
• Wellbeing Support: Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Time Off: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service
• Health & Security: Private Health Insurance (after one year) and company pension
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to Work Scheme to help lower your carbon footprint
• Community Impact: Paid volunteering days and regular team events
• Dog-Friendly Offices: Some of our spaces, including HQ, welcome four-legged friends