Head of Accounts

Head of Accounts London (Hybrid) £80,000 to £95,000 plus benefits

Not every senior finance role has to come with late nights, weekend work and a constant fire to put out.

This one doesn't.

A long-established and successful London-based professional services group is looking for an experienced, qualified accountant to take ownership of their group finance function.

It's a genuinely senior role. You'll report directly to the MD, run the show on cash flow, statutory accounts, Board reporting and group compliance, and have an Accounts Assistant to support you. But the environment is calm and the hours are honest. There is no overtime expected. You leave at 5pm and the work stays at the office.

The role

• Day-to-day running of the Group's accounts and cash management
• Statutory accounts, VAT returns, monthly approval of outsourced payroll
• Rolling 18-month cash flow forecasting with commentary
• Quarterly Board management accounts pack with commentary
• Service charge accounts for assets held within the Group (commercial and residential, TPI/RICS)
• Nominated officer for GDPR, AML and ICO matters
• Admin support to the Company Secretary across UK Group entities
• Main point of contact for external accountants, banks and the offshore parent
• Line management and mentoring of one Accounts Assistant

Who this will suit

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with solid post-qualification experience
• Someone who genuinely enjoys being in the detail, not just reviewing it
• Calm, methodical, commercially aware, with high attention to detail
• Service charge accounting experience is a strong plus
• Confident on Sage50, intermediate Excel (including ODBC)
• Happy to take on the company secretarial admin element alongside the finance work

Who this won't suit This isn't a growth or transformation role, and it isn't a job for someone who wants to delegate the day-to-day and only handle the strategic piece. The right person here is experienced, hands-on and looking for substance without the stress.

What's on offer

• £80,000 to £95,000 salary
• Comprehensive benefits package and pension
• Hybrid working from a London base
• Genuinely settled hours, no overtime expected
• Direct line to the MD and real ownership of the function
• A stable, professional environment with a strong reputation behind it

If you've done the busy phase of your career and now want a senior role with balance, get in touch for a confidential conversation.