Financial Accounting Leader

5 days ago


High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Signet Recruitment and Retention Full time
Job Opportunity

We are excited to share this opportunity for a Head of Financial Accounting to join our team at Signet Recruitment and Retention. If you are a versatile professional with a strong background in accounting, then we would love to hear from you.

  • Lead expert on technical accounting matters providing a coherent framework and analysis of the impact of changes.
  • Control of the Chart of Accounts.
  • Project management of the interim and year-end external audit.
  • Responsible for ensuring the financial accounting is kept up to date and all balance sheet reconciliations are properly carried out and reviewed on a regular basis.
  • Responsible for the management and maintenance of the Assets Under Construction ledger, Housing Property Register, and Other Fixed Asset Register.
  • Timely and accurate preparation of statutory financial accounts of all companies in accordance with relevant accounting standards, achieving audit clearance and submission to the Boards in line with agreed timetables.
  • Production of regulatory reports.
  • Ensuring that the accounting standards are applied consistently throughout the group.
  • Management of Corporation Tax, VAT, and any other relevant taxes ensuring compliance and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement financial accounting strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Manage and maintain accurate financial records, including ledgers and registers.
  • Oversee the preparation of financial reports, including statutory accounts and regulatory reports.
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial information to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective financial management and control.

Requirements:

  • Full accountancy qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA, IPFA, CIMA).
  • Able to demonstrate strong technical competence and experience in all aspects of statutory, financial, and management accounting.
  • Basic understanding of VAT and corporation tax matters.
  • Thorough understanding of current accounting practices and best practice standards within the sector.
  • Experience in the social housing sector.


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