Head of Financial Accounting

7 hours ago


Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Robert Half Full time

Bhav Kotecha is recruiting is working very closely with an Reputable Leading Manufacturing FTSE 100 Business based in Northampton to recruit for a Head of Financial Accounting

The successful candidate will enjoy an excellent career path with a very good line manager and the role will pay up to 80k plus 25% bonus, 10% pension and a company car or car allowance.


Experience required

  • Experience of managing small teams
  • Strong, up to date knowledge of IFRS, FRS 101 and FRS 102 with demonstrable technical experience
  • A qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA), ideally from a practice background.
  • Post-qualification experience essential.


Job Details


Working as a key member of the senior finance team, this role has a wide remit covering financial accounting, central accounting processes and internal controls within the Group. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the team has responsibility for external financial reporting, management of external audit, technical accounting for the Group, assistance in implementing controls and processes within all areas of the business.


Key Accountabilities


  • Direct management of small team within finance, supporting the wider finance team as required to provide technical support and continuously improve financial reporting across the Group
  • Authority on technical accounting and reporting matters
  • Timely and accurately public reporting of Group half year and year end results under IFRS.
  • Assistance with preparation of the full annual report and interim results, along with other regulatory news as required
  • Preparation of UK Statutory Accounts
  • Ownership / management of external audit process
  • Responsibility for central accounting within the Group, including but not limited to fixed assets, lease accounting, share-based payments, derivatives, restoration and decommissioning provisions, and central overheads. Business partnering with key stakeholders, month end accounting, budgeting and forecasting for these areas.
  • Review of and assistance with other technical accounting matters including inventory valuation.
  • Preparation of the monthly consolidation including balance sheet and cash flow reporting for the plc Board
  • Preparation of technical accounting memos for management, the external auditors and the plc Board



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