Head of Accounts

A dynamic and growing organisation with a diverse portfolio of companies. We are seeking a highly skilled Head of Finance to lead their financial operations and provide strategic financial insights that support business growth.

As the Head of Finance, you will oversee the financial health of the Group, ensuring robust financial controls, compliance with statutory obligations, and effective cash flow management. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be a key advisor on financial strategy and governance while leading and mentoring the Accounts team.

• Financial Management & Reporting: Oversee day-to-day financial operations across multiple companies within the Group. Maintain accurate and compliant company accounts, ensuring adherence to industry and statutory standards. Prepare and present quarterly Board Meeting Financial Management Reports, including profit & loss, balance sheet analysis, variance analysis, and insightful commentary. Develop and maintain rolling 18-month cash flow forecasts, ensuring financial stability and identifying areas for budgetary control. Lead on budget analysis and financial modelling, providing strategic recommendations. Manage and review tax computations prepared by external accountants before submission. Ensure the timely preparation and filing of Statutory Accounts.
• Compliance & Governance: Act as Company Secretary across all UK Limited companies within the Group, managing statutory registers and ensuring timely submission of confirmation statements. Serve as the Nominated Officer for GDPR, ICO, AML, and Document Retention Policy, ensuring company-wide compliance. Oversee the preparation of Service Charge Accounts in line with legislative requirements and best practices (TPI/RICS). Monitor and assess the financial health of customers and suppliers using Creditsafe, providing risk analysis and commentary. Ensure shareholder dividends are processed on time.
• Banking & Cash Flow Management: Manage all company bank accounts, ensuring adequate funds and acting as the primary contact for banking partners (Lloyds/Arbuthnot). Oversee supplier invoice processing in Sage50, ensuring correct coding and timely payments. Maximise returns on funds by strategically placing deposits to optimise interest earnings. Approve and oversee credit control processes, ensuring efficient debtor management.
• Payroll & Pensions: Approve outsourced payroll on a monthly basis. Manage the Group Pension Schemes in collaboration with external consultants.
• Team Leadership & Systems Optimisation: Supervise and mentor the Accounts Assistant, ensuring efficient delegation of tasks and professional development. Drive process improvements and efficiencies in financial operations. Utilise financial software effectively, with proficiency in Sage50, Paperless, Spindle, and Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel (ODBC knowledge an advantage).

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience in financial management.
• Strong understanding of compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements (Company Secretarial duties and GDPR expertise preferred).
• Highly commercially minded, with the ability to provide strategic financial insights.
• Excellent leadership skills, capable of mentoring and developing a small finance team.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to drive efficiencies and process improvements.
• Experience in property accounting/service charges is a plus.

• A strategic leadership role with direct influence on financial decision-making.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and growing business environment.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Competitive salary & benefits package.