Head of Accounting, Advisory & Projects
Salary: £120,000 - £130,000 + car allowance + excellent benefits package
Location: Remote – London / Birmingham / Central Europe
About the Role
Trinity House Group are working exclusively with a FTSE listed business to join their International Finance Function as the Head of Accounting, Advisory & Projects, this is a newly created and pivotal role within the Accounting Advisory Team.
As the Head of Accounting, Advisory & Projects, you’ll lead technical accounting excellence for their international operations, acting as the go to Advisor. You’ll advise and support on financial reporting, drive control and audit activities, support M&A structuring and integration, divestments and continue the transition to dual-GAAP reporting systems.
This role demands clear communication, strong analytical skills, and the ability to simplify complexity across global finance teams. You’ll also pioneer process improvements, deliver enhanced training, and shape policy changes, all while building key relationships across diverse functions and regions.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Ensure financial outputs in the international division align with Group’s policies under IFRS and US GAAP, and support ad-hoc technical queries from stakeholders across Operations, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, and Group Reporting.
* Partner with regional finance teams to translate complex accounting challenges into practical, compliant solutions.
* Working closely with Strategy & Development and Tax to support M&A activities including structuring, integration, and reporting.
* Oversee group reporting, local statutory audits, and help streamline reporting processes across divisions.
* Partner closely with regional Strategy & Development teams to structure and account for acquisitions/divestments, from due diligence to integration.
* Serve as project lead alongside Internal Control, Risk, and Finance teams for external audit coordination; drive system-based monitoring of reporting deadlines and streamline local audit processes.
Competencies & Strengths
We’re looking for someone who:
* Has deep IFRS knowledge (US GAAP desirable).
* Excels at independent, critical thinking, researching and analysing multiple sources to resolve complex accounting issues.
* Communicates complex accounting concepts clearly and concisely, tailoring delivery to the audience.
* Understands commercial rationale and offers practical, solutions-driven accounting strategies.
* Has outstanding stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust whilst delivering value.
* Is self-driven, detail-oriented, organised, and capable of managing multiple tasks under pressure.
* Flourishes in ambiguity, constantly adapting as priorities shift.
Experience & Education
You will have:
* A professional accounting qualification (ACA or equivalent).
* A solid expertise in financial accounting and IFRS; exposure to US GAAP is a strong advantage.
* Hands-on experience with accounting for acquisitions and divestments.
* Experience influencing and collaborating with international, senior level stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to write technical accounting memos and adapt your communication style depending on your audience’s level of understanding.
* A “bigger picture” thinking mindset.
Package
Includes:
* £120K - £130K Base
* Car Allowance
* Bonus
* Pension
* PMI
* DIS
* Flexible Hybrid Working
* High Calibre Team
* Internal Progression