Head of Management Accounts

Pinnacle Group are looking for a Head of Management Accounts. This is a senior finance leadership role responsible for the quality, accuracy and timeliness of management accounting and financial reporting across the Group. Leading a team of 6-8 finance professionals, including a mix of Finance Business Partners and Management Accountants, you will ensure a robust, well-controlled month-end close process and the production of high-calibre monthly reporting that gives the Senior Leadership Team the financial insight it needs to drive business decision-making.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining technical accounting rigour, strong people management, and the ability to business partner effectively with senior operational and financial stakeholders across a large, multi‑divisional organisation.

Our Finance Team is part of our Central Services, providing expert support to all areas of the business. They help ensure our operations run efficiently, embrace best practice and stay financially strong - enabling our teams to deliver on our mission to Transform Communities and Change Lives.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven experience leading, managing and developing a finance team, ideally within a complex, multi‑site or multi‑entity environment. Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience of management accounts preparation, month‑end close and balance sheet control in a high-volume, multi‑entity environment. Experience with in housing, facilities management, outsourcing, contract services or a similar sector, together with knowledge of contract commercial models, mobilisations and margin management, would be advantageous.

This is a 18‑month fixed‑term hybrid contract requiring attendance at our Holborn office two‑three days per week, with the remaining days working remotely. The role is paying £80,000-£85,000 depending on experience with a performance related bonus of up to 10%

Pinnacle Group is a market‑leading national provider of housing, neighbourhood and workplace services.

With over thirty years of experience, we deliver expert, place‑based management and maintenance solutions that enhance the everyday lives of the communities we serve.

We’re a people‑first organisation with a values‑driven culture that has stood the test of time
-reflected in the way we care for both our employees and our customers.

We’re looking for someone who not only meets the key criteria below but also embraces our core values - Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge, and Deliver Excellence - and iscommittedto earning and maintaining the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Development:
  Line manage, coach and develop a team of 6-8 (Senior Finance Business Partners and Management Accountants), setting clear objectives, providing regular feedback, and supporting career progression. Mentor the senior staff within the Management Account team in order to assist development and aid succession planning through all levels of the Management Accounts function. Build a high‑performing, collaborative team culture, manage resourcing and workload across the team, and champion best practice in management accounting and business partnering.
• Monthly Management Accounts and Reporting:
  Own the Group month‑end close timetable and process, ensuring all financial close activities (accruals, prepayments, deferred and accrued income, revenue recognition, balance sheet reconciliations and journals) are completed accurately and on time across all divisions and subsidiaries. Ensure the production of high‑calibre, timely and well‑controlled monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Senior Leadership Reporting:
  Prepare and…