Head of Treasury and Financial Accounts

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. Provide strategic leadership, management, and expert insight to financial accounting functions .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomLead💰 £75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and investment strategy, with a strong focus on compliance and effective management of financial resources. Proven ability to lead teams, implement policies, and collaborate with external stakeholders to enhance financial performance.

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CCAB QualificationFinancial StewardshipStatutory Reporting ComplianceTeam ManagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Financial AccountingInvestment Strategy DevelopmentCashflow ManagementStatutory Accounts PreparationTax ComplianceTreasury ManagementFRS17 UnderstandingFinancial Statement PresentationPolicy DevelopmentFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

LeadershipMotivating StaffProblem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Core Accounting System

Certifications & Qualifications

CCAB QualificationDBS Basic Vetting

Industry Keywords

Financial StewardshipStatutory ReportingLegal FrameworksExternal AuditorsInvestment Portfolio Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership, management, and expert insight to financial accounting functions
Enable best-in-class statutory reporting, maximise cashflow, and maximise return on investments
Provide trusted advice and counsel to the Chief Finance Officer
Ensure appropriate policies, standards, and practices are adopted across the organisation
Provide line management and lead by example to professional and technical staff
Record, update, and report all financial information using the core accounting system
Develop and implement long-term investment and financing strategy with the CFO
Provide expert advice on tax, treasury, statutory reporting compliance requisitions, and pensions
Manage cash reserves, investment portfolio, and short- and long-term cashflow
Lead development, implementation, and improvement of corporate Finance policies and procedures
Ensure controls, processes, and systems support timely and accurate financial accounts and statutory reporting
Manage preparation of annual statutory accounts and financial statements for publication in the annual report
Collaborate with external auditors and advisors to deliver a smooth year-end close

Requirements

What you’ll need

CCAB qualification or equivalent with significant post qualification experience in a relevant environment
High-level financial stewardship
Good knowledge of the reporting, legal and tax frameworks within which we operate
Sufficient understanding of detail points to know when specific expert advice is required
Understanding of FRS17
Proven experience of presenting financial accounts, year-end closures, and statutory reporting
Experience liaising with external auditors
Experience motivating, managing, and developing staff
Experience managing change and delivering consistent improvements
Ability to understand issues, break them down into constituent parts, identify root causes, and lead Team Based Problem solving sessions
Must be based in the UK
DBS Basic vetting level required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave pro rata and the option to buy or sell leave
1 well-being day per year
Cycle to work scheme
Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
Flexible maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
Up to 7% employer pension contribution and life assurance cover
Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers