Coventry | Full-Time | Leadership Role | Flexible Working Available | Up to £70,000
We’re delighted to be supporting a long-established, forward-thinking accountancy firm in their search for a Head of Accounting to lead their client services and accounting function.
This is a key leadership position designed to enable the firm’s Managing Director to step fully into a CEO role. As such, this role sits at the top of the accounting team, offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practice professional to help shape the next phase of growth and transformation within the business.
The firm:
With over 50 years in business and a young, vibrant team, this firm is undergoing an exciting period of evolution, including a rebrand and strategic expansion plan. You’ll be working closely with both the CEO and will play a central role in streamlining operations, delivering high-level advisory services, and mentoring a team of 13.
Key responsibilities:
1. Act as client manager for new high-value clients and take over an established portfolio from the current Director
2. Oversee and review the work of managers across the accounting function
3. Establish and lead a virtual finance office/director (VFO/VFD) service offering
4. Play a pivotal role in setting up an offshore team in the Philippines
5. Drive process improvement and implement e...