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Head of Management Accounts

Leicester Permanent £80,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
A great opportunity for an experienced Head of Management Accounts to lead a Management Accounts team (c. 14 FTE) within the UK Controllership function. This senior role reports to the UK Financial Controller and is accountable for the monthly financial reporting across all UK entities and plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the finance function.
  • Head of Management Accounts
  • Leicestershire / Hybrid 1-2 days per week office

About Our Client

A global organisation delivering community services to millions of people every year. In the UK, they have c5,000 colleagues who provide life‑changing support to their client base and provide deep and meaningful services that truly matter.

Job Description

As a strategic leader, you will drive process standardisation, data quality improvements, and the adoption of technology to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency. You'll foster a collaborative, high‑performing culture across multiple business areas, bringing strong leadership and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Management Accounts function, overseeing the full month‑end close to deliver accurate, timely reporting
  • Produce performance and variance analysis, offering strategic insights to support data‑driven decision‑making
  • Manage the consolidation of the UK P&L for Group reporting
  • Oversee balance sheet reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SOX and internal controls
  • Design, enhance and standardise processes, driving efficiency through automation and continuous improvement
  • Line manage and mentor three Senior Management Accountants and coordinate the wider team
  • Support annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting cycles
  • Support statutory year‑end audits, internal controls and SOX activities.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications & ExperienceEssential:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with extensive experience leading a management accounts team
  • Proven leadership capability, with experience guiding teams through organisational change
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with Power Platform tools (including M code and Power BI)
  • Excellent ERP knowledge
  • Previous US GAAP and SOX experience

What's on Offer

>Hybrid / Remote - only 1 day per week required in the Leicester office

>Competitive salary + benefits package

>Fantastic leadership role with great exposure to the business SLT.

Contact
Yasmin Kyriacou
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6986848
Phone number
+441212309399

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Business Services
Location
Leicester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Yasmin Kyriacou
Consultant phone
+441212309399
Job reference
JN-042026-6986848