At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop the central accounting team while ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Company: Join PD Ports, a leading UK port business with a commitment to talent development.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, life insurance, and a cycle to work scheme.
- Other info: Hybrid working available, with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial leadership at a major UK port.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with 3+ years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 57000 £ per year.
Location: Queens Square, Middlesbrough, TS2 1AH
Closing Date: 18th September 2026
PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK’s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance team as Head of Central Accounting reporting to the Finance Director – Financial Planning and Reporting. This is a fixed-term role for 12 months in duration.
Location: Head Office, Middlesbrough. Hybrid working available with four days based in the office.
Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.
Salary: £50,000 to £57,000 per annum.
As Head of Central Accounting, you will be responsible for:
- Leading, engaging and developing the central accounting team.
- Ensuring the timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts (profit & loss, cash flow and balance sheet), group consolidation and supporting the Group Reporting team with preparation of stakeholder reporting.
- Ensuring the timely and accurate production of Year End financial information and supporting the Group Reporting team with the year end audit and preparation of statutory accounts.
- Reviewing and signing off internal controls (including SOX controls), ensuring process flows and walkthroughs are up to date and relevant to the process.
- Working with the Head of Transactional Services and Group reporting team on the completion of treasury management and cash forecasting.
- Ensuring adherence to internal financial procedures and recommend improvements where necessary.
- Drive continuous improvement and automation for all aspects of the role.
We are seeking someone who:
- Is a fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA), with 3+ years post qualification experience.
- Has experience in a financial leadership role.
- Has strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP and IFRS, with the ability to produce high-quality financial reports, consolidations, and analysis.
- Proven track record of driving financial performance and process improvements.
- Experience working with external auditors.
- Excellent financial analysis and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and compliance.
We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.
Head of Central Accounting employer: PD Ports
PD Ports is an exceptional employer, providing a dynamic work environment for HVAC Technicians in the Northeast of England. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values teamwork and communication, we offer competitive benefits including 25 days of holiday and family leave options. Join us to be part of a leading UK port business where your skills will be recognised and your career can flourish.
