Head of Accounts

Head of Accounts

Full-Time 60000 - 75000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Michael Page

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead management accounting and treasury functions, ensuring timely financial reporting.
  • Company: People-focused business with consistent growth and a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Genuine career development opportunities and exposure to senior stakeholders.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Why this job: Join a successful team and make a real impact on financial decision-making.
  • Qualifications: Qualified accountant with leadership skills and management accounting expertise.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 Β£ per year.

Our client is a highly successful, people-focused business with operations across multiple territories. Having achieved consistent 10% year-on-year growth over the last five years, they are now seeking a Head of Accounts to lead a key area of the finance function and support the business through its next phase of expansion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong leadership capabilities, management accounting expertise and treasury experience to join a business that offers genuine career development and exposure to senior stakeholders. The position is fundamental to delivering accurate monthly management accounts across the group and its subsidiaries, while also overseeing day-to-day cash management and liquidity across the organisation.

As Head of Accounts, you will be responsible for leading the management accounting and treasury functions, ensuring the timely production of high-quality financial information to support business decision-making.

  • Lead and develop the Management Accounts and Treasury teams
  • Oversee the production of accurate and timely monthly group management accounts
  • Ensure robust financial reporting across the group and its subsidiaries
  • Manage day-to-day cash positioning and treasury activities across the business
  • Deliver insightful financial analysis and performance reporting to senior stakeholders
  • Monitor cash flow, working capital and liquidity

Head of Accounts employer: Michael Page

Join a dynamic and people-focused organisation that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a supportive work culture where your contributions are valued. As the Head of Accounts, you will not only lead a talented team but also gain exposure to senior stakeholders, enhancing your career trajectory in a company that has consistently achieved impressive growth. Located in a thriving business environment, this role provides unique opportunities for professional advancement and meaningful impact within the finance function.

Michael Page

Contact Details:

Michael Page Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of Accounts

Leadership Capabilities
Management Accounting Expertise
Treasury Experience
Financial Reporting
Cash Management
Liquidity Management
Financial Analysis