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Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group

Head Of Accounting

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A Director of Accounting oversees all financial operations of a company or organization. They manage accounting staff, oversee financial reporting, and develop and implement accounting policies and ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations.

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Head Of Accounting Employer Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group Location Woodstock Salary Competitive Closing date 13 Aug 2026 View more categories View less categories Category Accountancy Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Job Title Accountant Workplace On Site Apply on website Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation based in North Oxfordshire who are seeking an experienced Head of Accounting to lead its accounting function and play a key role within the finance leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to take ownership of statutory reporting, financial controls, audit management and compliance, while leading a small accounting team. You'll be responsible for ensuring accurate monthly and year-end reporting, maintaining compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS and FRS102, overseeing tax and VAT reporting, and driving continuous improvements to financial systems, processes and controls.
Key requirements:
. ACA or ACCA qualified. . Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP, IFRS and FRS102. . Proven experience using SAP. . Previous leadership experience within an accounting or finance function. . Experience managing statutory accounts, external audits, tax reporting and financial controls. . Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business and influence stakeholders. . Proactive, organised and committed to delivering high-quality financial reporting and continuous process improvement. . Must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). In return, you'll join a collaborative and supportive organisation that offers excellent long-term career prospects, a fantastic working environment and a favourable range of employee benefits. If you're looking for your next leadership opportunity in finance, we'd love to hear from you. For information on how we collect, store and process your personal data, please refer to our GDPR Privacy Policy on The Recruitment Group website. Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply on website