Head of Financial Accounting

Reference: 4819781

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Edinburgh Salary: 72,000 + Benefits (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Charities & Not For Profit / Senior Finance Qualified Company:
Hays Consultant:
Catt Hall Hays office:
Edinburgh — 4th Floor, 2 Lochrin Square, 96 Fountainbridge Phone:
Email: catt.hall

Your new companyHays
are delighted to be working in partnership with a highly respected and
purpose-driven organisation to recruit a Head of Financial Accounting. This is
a rare opportunity for an accomplished finance leader to join a complex
organisation with operations across the UK and internationally, taking
ownership of financial accounting, statutory reporting, treasury management and
financial governance. Reporting directly to the CFO, this
senior leadership position offers the opportunity to influence strategic
decision-making, work closely with executive stakeholders and lead a
high-performing finance function.

Your new roleAs
Head of Financial Accounting, you will lead the financial accounting and
transaction processing teams, ensuring the integrity, accuracy and compliance
of the organisation's financial records across multiple entities. You will have
responsibility for the preparation of annual statutory financial statements,
regulatory submissions, treasury management activities and technical accounting
matters, while providing financial leadership across the wider organisation.

Key
responsibilities will include managing the annual external audit process,
overseeing submissions to regulatory bodies including OSCR and Companies House,
ensuring compliance with VAT and other tax regulations, maintaining robust
financial controls and driving continuous improvement across finance systems
and processes. You will also play a key role in supporting senior leadership
through the delivery of strategic financial advice and presentations to
committees and stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeedYou
will be a fully qualified accountant (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
with significant experience leading financial accounting functions within a
complex organisation. You will possess strong technical accounting expertise,
ideally within an FRS
102 environment, along with a proven track record of
delivering high-quality statutory reporting, audit management and financial
governance.

The
successful candidate will bring exceptional analytical and problem-solving
skills, experience of leading and developing finance teams, and the ability to
communicate complex financial information to both finance and non-finance
stakeholders.

Experience of treasury management, tax compliance and financial
systems improvement will be highly advantageous. Knowledge of Charity SORP and
fixed asset accounting under FRS
102 would be beneficial but is not essential.

What you'll get in returnIn
return, you'll join an organisation where finance plays a critical role in
supporting strategic objectives and organisational growth. You'll have the
opportunity to work at a senior level, contribute to long-term financial
strategy, lead a talented team and influence key business decisions. The
organisation offers a hybrid working model, a collaborative culture and the
chance to further enhance your leadership career within a highly visible and
impactful role. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4819781 - Catt Hall