Head of Client Accounting

Head of Client Accounting

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Morgan McKinley

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a national Client Accounting team and drive transformation across multiple locations.
  • Company: Well-established national business with a strong reputation and collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Autonomy, visibility, and the chance to shape a significant function.
  • Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and to influence strategic objectives.
  • Why this job: Make a lasting impact while leading meaningful change in a respected organisation.
  • Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with experience in leading large finance teams.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

We are partnering with a well-established national business that is looking for an ambitious and commercially minded finance leader to take ownership of a sizeable Client Accounting function operating across multiple UK locations, for an interim period of around 6 months.

About the Role

This is far more than a traditional accounting leadership role.

You'll inherit a successful function and be given the platform to shape its future.

From driving digital transformation and process improvement to bringing together geographically dispersed teams under a unified operating model, this is an opportunity to leave a genuine legacy within a highly respected organisation.

If you enjoy challenging the status quo, leading large teams through change and combining strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, this could be the perfect next step.

Responsibilities

  • Leading a multi-site Client Accounting function and developing a high-performing national team.
  • Driving operational excellence through process improvement, automation and standardisation.
  • Partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to influence change and deliver long-term efficiencies.
  • Reviewing systems, controls and workflows to identify opportunities for transformation.
  • Supporting business growth through client engagement, tender presentations and commercial decision-making.
  • Developing robust reporting, forecasting and performance metrics to support operational and strategic objectives.
  • Playing a key role in shaping the future structure of the function over the next 12-24 months.

Qualifications

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Significant post-qualified experience leading large finance or client accounting teams
  • Required Skills
  • Proven track record of delivering change, transformation and process improvements
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Experience managing teams across multiple locations
  • Commercially minded with the ability to balance operational excellence with client service
  • Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership position where you'll have genuine autonomy, visibility and influence.

You'll join an organisation with ambitious plans, a strong reputation and a culture that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to shape a national function, lead meaningful transformation and make a lasting impact on the business.

Interested in learning more?

Please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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Leadership
Client Accounting
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