Head of Accounting

Head of AccountingLocation: London (Hybrid, 2 to 3 days in office)Package: Base salary of £100,000 – £110,000 + annual company / personal performance bonus (£20,000) + share options A high-growth, PE-backed global technology business is seeking a technically strong Head of Accounting to lead and develop its Group accounting function. With revenues exceeding £100m and continued international expansion, the business operates across multiple jurisdictions including the UK, Europe, and the US. Backed by a top-tier private equity investor, the organisation is entering a pivotal phase of scale, creating an outstanding opportunity for a technically excellent accounting leader to make a meaningful impact. This is a highly visible leadership role offering broad ownership, exposure to complex Group-level matters, and the opportunity to shape a function within a dynamic, fast-evolving environment.The Role Reporting into senior leadership, the Head of Accounting will take end-to-end ownership of Group financial reporting, audit, statutory compliance, and accounting policy. The role combines technical leadership, operational oversight, and team development within a growing international structure. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Ownership of Group financial reporting, including consolidated financial statements under IFRS
• Oversight of statutory accounts and filings across multiple international entities
• Leadership of Group and local audits, ensuring continuous audit readiness
• Responsibility for month-end close, Group reporting, and balance sheet governance
• Acting as the technical accounting authority for complex and non-routine transactions
• Development and maintenance of group-wide accounting policies and procedures
• Strengthening financial controls, risk management, and process improvements
• Leadership, coaching, and development of a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants
• Delivery of lender reporting and covenant compliance
• Support across tax, treasury, insurance, regulatory, and growth initiatives

Candidate Profile The successful candidate will bring strong technical grounding alongside proven Group or multi-entity reporting experience.Requirements:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA)
• Training within a Top 20 audit firm
• 7+ years post-qualification experience, currently operating in industry
• Strong experience within a Group or multi-entity reporting environment
• Up-to-date IFRS technical expertise
• US GAAP exposure advantageous but not essential
• Comfortable operating within a PE-backed or high-growth environment
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Why This Role? This opportunity offers:

• A high-impact leadership role with genuine ownership
• Exposure to complex, Group-level and international accounting matters
• The chance to shape processes, controls, and policies as the business continues to scale globally
• A collaborative, growth-focused environment
• Strong visibility with senior stakeholders and investors