Head of Accounting in London

Head of Accounting – Marlow (On-site) – Up to £70k + Benefits
We\’re supporting a major UK business as they look to appoint a Head of Accounting – a pivotal role leading their UK Accounting & Reporting function.

If you\’re an experienced finance leader who thrives on driving change, sharpening processes, and building high-performance teams, this is a fantastic opportunity.

The role

Lead a sizeable accounting and reporting team, improving the control environment, strengthening processes, and ensuring timely, accurate financials across P&L, Balance Sheet, cashflow and CAPEX.

Key contact for audit, tax, technical accounting, and senior UK stakeholders – partnering closely with the UK Finance Director.

Professional-level Spanish essential due to regular collaboration with global finance teams.

What you\’ll be doing

Leading, developing and structuring the Accounting Team

Driving process improvements across monthly and annual reporting

Overseeing all UK reporting into both the UK business and group

Managing cashflow, working capital and forecasting tools

Leading statutory audit and ensuring compliant reporting

Strengthening controls, balance sheet integrity and financial governance

Partnering with payroll to ensure clean reconciliations

Implementing policy, systems and automation improvements

Supporting M&A projects and financial due-diligence

Leading a programme to simplify UK legal entity structures

What we\’re looking for

Qualified Accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 7+ years PQE

Experience leading finance teams of 12-15+

Strong SAP knowledge

Excellent grasp of UK & international accounting standards

Proven track record in process, control and reporting improvements

Able to influence and engage SLT, auditors and global stakeholders

Comfortable leading through cultural change

Spanish language skills at a professional working level – required

Who this suits
A confident, hands‐on senior finance leader who loves building, fixing and improving – someone who can bring clarity to complexity and develop a team around them.

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