Head of Accounting

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Head of Accounting to lead accounting operations across the UK & Ireland within a complex, fast-growing organisation based in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong governance, and high-performing accounting operations, while also driving continuous improvement and transformation initiatives.

As the Head of Accounting you will lead a sizeable accounting team, work closely with regional and global finance stakeholders, and act as a key point of contact for auditors, advisors, and external authorities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, develop and motivate a team of accounting professionals and contractors.
Ensure timely and accurate periodic financial reporting under US GAAP and local statutory requirements (UK GAAP).
Oversee preparation of annual statutory financial statements.
Present balance sheet movements and insights to senior management.
Act as primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and regulatory authorities.
Review and maintain general ledger accounts, including provisions and accruals.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external accounting standards.
Partner with cross-functional teams (operations, finance business partners, local entities) to support effective financial processes.
Identify, initiate, and lead process improvements and finance transformation initiatives.
Support operational excellence through delivery against agreed KPIs, SLAs, and stakeholder expectations.About You

You are a detail-oriented finance leader who enjoys being close to the detail while also leading at a strategic level. You thrive in dynamic environments and are comfortable managing complexity, change, and multiple stakeholders. You are able to work at the Birmingham head office on a hybrid basis.

Essential Requirements:

A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a track record in a senior leadership position within a large, complex international environment.

Senior level operational finance or shared / managed services experience is highly desirable.

Strong knowledge of UK and US GAAP is preferred, as is demonstrable experience of continuous improvement of people, processes and systems.

A background in audit, M&A and private equity would be an advantage, while a passion for driving high performance teams at pace is essential.

What's on Offer:

£90,000 – £110,000 + benefits

Birmingham based role (hybrid)

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