Overview
HEAD OF ACCOUNTING – SOFTWARE
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON – 2–3 DAYS ONSITE (TUES–THURS)
Are you a qualified accountant with a sharp eye for revenue? Do you thrive in hands-on roles where you can lead, improve, and deliver?
We’re helping a leading software business hire a Head of Accounting – Revenue & Cost of Sale. This is a key role within the group finance function, where you’ll take ownership of revenue recognition and cost accounting, manage a small team, and support system and process improvements during a busy period.
WISH LIST
* Strong technical grasp of revenue recognition (FRS 102 / IFRS 15)
* Experienced people-manager
* Comfortable taking ownership of complex problems and delivering solutions independently
Responsibilities
* Own and apply revenue recognition policies in line with FRS 102
* Lead a team of analysts to meet month-end and reporting deadlines
* Review and validate the financial terms of contracts, renewals, and change requests
* Manage revenue and cost of sale recognition processes end-to-end
* Prepare and post accurate journal entries at month-end
* Reconcile deferred income, accrued income, prepayments, and fulfilment costs
* Provide insight and analysis on revenue forecasts and performance
* Collaborate closely with sales, projects, and finance to gather contract data
* Identify and implement process improvements across systems (NetSuite, Salesforce)
* Support external audit and ensure financial compliance
Qualifications / Your Profile
* Good working knowledge of MS Excel
* Extensive experience of revenue recognition & cost of sale accounting
* Experienced people-manager
* Experience with NetSuite ZoneBilling (advantageous)
Salary & Benefits
* Bonus
* Private medical
* 25 days holidays
* Opportunity to lead and shape a critical finance function during a time of change
Employment details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries: Software Development and IT System Custom Software Development
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