As Head of Accounting – UK, you will own the integrity and governance of financial reporting across UK entities, leading controllership and regulatory compliance. You will drive finance transformation, standardisation, and automation while managing a high-performing team, including offshore collaboration. You partner with senior finance leaders to provide clear insights on performance, risks, and opportunities. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery to strengthen the UK accounting function within a global, sustainability-minded organisation.
Pay / Benefits
health and life insurance
paid time off
flexible work options
retirement savings plans
learning platforms (Coursera)
career development opportunities
Responsibilities
Lead UK accounting and controllership activities including month-, quarter-, and year-end closes
Ensure timely, compliant financial reporting per IFRS/UK GAAP and policies
Maintain balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, statutory reporting and disclosures
Oversee external audits and manage auditor relationships
Strengthen financial controls and governance across UK entities
Coach and develop the accounting team, including offshore collaboration
Drive finance transformation, standardisation, and process simplification
Identify opportunities for automation and data quality improvement
Support legal entity optimisation and broader finance transformation
Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal and other Finance teams
Provide senior stakeholders with insights into performance, risks and opportunities
Champion continuous improvement, accountability and governance
Key requirements
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
Significant post-qualification experience in accounting, financial control or controllership
Experience in a large, complex or multinational organisation
Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, UK statutory reporting and governance
Proven experience managing external audits
Track record of delivering finance transformation or process improvement
Experience leading accounting teams through change
Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders
Collaborative leadership with focus on delivery, accountability and talent development
Governance and risk mindset with sound decision-making in a complex environment
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