Head of Financial Accounting - #2103973

Head of Financial Accounting | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Sheffield | Hybrid Working

This is an opportunity for an experienced qualified (ACA/ACCA) financial accountant, with a proven ability to lead high performing teams, to step into a broad leadership role with responsibility for financial accounting, statutory reporting, tax, treasury and the ongoing development of a well-established finance team.

Working closely within the SLT, you'll play a key role in ensuring the finance function continues to operate effectively while also identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and support wider business objectives.

This is a hands-on leadership position that will suit someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with people management.

The Role

You'll take ownership of the UK Financial Accounting function, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting and maintaining a robust control environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the Financial Accounting team, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Overseeing statutory accounts preparation, external audit and all financial compliance requirements.
• Managing tax matters including VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Taking ownership of cash flow, treasury and working capital performance.
• Supporting investment planning and capital expenditure approval processes.
• Working closely with senior finance colleagues to drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and controls.
• Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing finance team while promoting collaboration and accountability.

About You

We're keen to speak with qualified accountants (ACA or ACCA) who can demonstrate strong technical financial accounting experience and people management skills, gained within a sizeable or complex organisation.

You'll ideally bring:

• A strong background in statutory reporting and financial accounting.
• Experience of managing external audits and maintaining effective financial controls.
• Good knowledge of UK tax compliance.
• Previous experience leading and developing finance teams.

The Opportunity

Alongside the opportunity to join a successful and well-established organisation, you'll benefit from:

• Hybrid working (three days per week in the Sheffield office).
• Company car or car allowance.
• Annual bonus.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits.
• Life assurance and income protection.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader looking to make a genuine impact within a large and well-respected business during an important period. The role offers plenty of autonomy, exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to lead a capable team while contributing to ongoing business and finance transformation initiatives.

To find out more about this opportunity, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Sharp Consultancy today.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.