Head of Accounting, Advisory & Projects

This range is provided by Trinity House Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Trinity House Group

Head of Accounting, Advisory & Projects

Salary: Circa £120,000 + car allowance + excellent benefits package

Location: Remote – Midlands / London

About the Role

Trinity House Group are working exclusively with a FTSE listed business to join their International Finance Function as the Head of Accounting, Advisory & Projects, this is a newly created and pivotal role within the Accounting Advisory Team.

As the Head of Accounting, Advisory & Projects, you’ll lead technical accounting excellence for their international operations, acting as the go to Advisor. You’ll oversee financial reporting, drive control and audit activities, support M&A structuring, and integration, and continue the transition to dual-GAAP reporting systems.

This role demands clear communication, strong analytical skills, and the ability to simplify complexity across global finance teams. You’ll also pioneer process improvements, deliver enhanced training, and shape policy changes, all while building key relationships across diverse functions and regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure financial outputs in the international division align with Group’s policies under IFRS and US GAAP, and support ad‑hoc technical queries from stakeholders across Operations, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, and Group Reporting.
• Partner with regional finance teams to translate complex accounting challenges into practical, compliant solutions.
• Working closely with Strategy & Development and Tax to support M&A activities including structuring, integration, and reporting.
• Oversee group reporting, local statutory audits, and help streamline reporting processes across divisions.
• Partner closely with regional Strategy & Development teams to structure and account for acquisitions/divestments, from due diligence to integration.
• Serve as project lead alongside Internal Control, Risk, and Finance teams for external audit coordination; drive system‑based monitoring of reporting deadlines and streamline local audit processes.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Excels at independent, critical thinking, researching and analysing multiple sources to resolve complex accounting issues.
• Communicates complex accounting concepts clearly and concisely, tailoring delivery to the audience.
• Understands commercial rationale and offers practical, solutions‑driven accounting strategies.
• Has outstanding stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust whilst delivering value.
• Is self‑driven, detail‑oriented, organised, and capable of managing multiple tasks under pressure.
• Flourishes in ambiguity, constantly adapting as priorities shift.

Experience & Education

You will have:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• A solid expertise in financial accounting and IFRS; exposure to US GAAP is a strong advantage.
• Hands‑on experience with accounting for acquisitions and divestments.
• Experience influencing and collaborating with international, senior‑level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical accounting memos and adapt your communication style depending on your audience’s level of understanding.
• A “bigger picture” thinking mindset.

Package

• Bonus
• Pension
• PMI
• DIS
• Flexible Hybrid Working
• Internal Progression

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Business Consulting and Services, Manufacturing, and Construction

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Trinity House Group by 2x