Head of finance

A £100m turnover division of a privately owned international supplier of specialist equipment is seeking a Head of Finance to lead all financial operations, reporting directly to the senior leadership team. This is a full-time role ideal for a hands-on finance professional with strong technical and commercial acumen.

Key Responsibilities:

* Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed board commentary
* Reconcile all balance sheet control accounts and oversee monthly payroll submissions
* Review and approve purchase ledger payments and ensure strong financial controls
* Produce and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring full HMRC compliance
* Lead year-end statutory accounts preparation and liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and bankers
* Support the tender process with accurate financial information and insight
* Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reports for senior management
* Oversee all insurance-related matters, including annual renewals and claims monitoring
* Work closely with the wider group finance team to ensure alignment and reporting consistency



What Were Looking For:


1. A fully qualified accountant, ideally trained within practice
2. Strong understanding of statutory accounting, payroll, and VAT compliance
3. Excellent analytical and reporting skills with the ability to influence at board level