Head of Accounting - Marlow (On-site) - Up to £70k Benefits We're supporting a major UK business as they look to appoint a Head of Accounting - a pivotal role leading their UK Accounting & Reporting function. If you're an experienced finance leader who thrives on driving change, sharpening processes, and building high-performance teams, this is a fantastic opportunity. The role You'll lead a sizeable accounting and reporting team, improving the control environment, strengthening processes, and ensuring timely, accurate financials across P&L, Balance Sheet, cashflow and CAPEX. You'll also be the key contact for audit, tax, technical accounting, and senior UK stakeholders - partnering closely with the UK Finance Director. Because this role involves regular collaboration with global finance teams, professional-level Spanish is essential. What you'll be doing Leading, developing and structuring the Accounting Team Driving process improvements across monthly and annual reporting Overseeing all UK reporting into both the UK business and group Managing cashflow, working capital and forecasting tools Leading statutory audit and ensuring compliant reporting Strengthening controls, balance sheet integrity and financial governance Partnering with payroll to ensure clean reconciliations Implementing policy, systems and automation improvements Supporting M&A projects and financial due-diligence Leading a programme to simplify UK legal entity structures What we're looking for Qualified Accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 7 years PQE Experience leading finance teams of 12-15 Strong SAP knowledge Excellent grasp of UK & international accounting standards Proven track record in process, control and reporting improvements Able to influence and engage SLT, auditors and global stakeholders Comfortable leading through cultural change Spanish language skills at a professional working level - required Who this suits A confident, hands-on senior finance leader who loves building, fixing and improving - someone who can bring clarity to complexity and develop a team around them. Head of Accounting - Marlow (On-site) - Up to £70k Benefits