Chief Accounting Officer

3 weeks ago


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Barclay Meade Full time
Job Opportunity: Senior Finance Director

We are currently looking for a Chief Accounting Officer to join our team at Barclay Meade in Luton, Bedfordshire.

About the Position:

The successful candidate will be responsible for technical senior management duties, including subsidiary reporting with oversight and management of two direct reports. They will also provide broader support to the Group Chief Accountant on non-financial reporting, half-year results, and transitioning to a new external audit partner.

  1. Act as the primary point of contact for accounting technical questions from across the business.
  2. Develop and present papers on technical accounting matters to senior management.
  3. Play an active role in new projects/business changes to ensure that accounting implications are fully understood.
  4. Maintain and produce the group accounting manual, drafting complex areas.
Requirements:
  • Possess a recognised accountancy qualification, likely ACA/CA or an equivalent non-UK qualification.
  • Have exposure to non-financial reporting, IFRS statutory reporting, and working with external reporting bodies, including audit.
  • Achieve a balance between strong accounting technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
  • Bring experience of working in large FTSE, EMEA, or global organisations with a diverse workforce.
  • Demonstrate a flexible approach in a dynamic environment to meet tight deadlines.
Location & Hours:

This is a full-time role based in Luton on a hybrid basis, requiring a couple of days a week in the office. The work schedule is 40 hours per week. We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Estimated Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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