Head Office Accountant

Head Office Accountant

Location: Derby (Hybrid / Flexible)
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 FTE
Hours: Part time (approximately 30 hours per week)

The Role

An exciting opportunity for a Head Office Accountant to join a successful, fast-growing group. This varied, hands-on role will take ownership of head office accounting, management accounts and financial controls, working closely with senior leadership. Flexible working is available, making this an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant seeking a balanced role with broad responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, reporting packs, variance analysis and commentary on expenditure against budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate balance sheets, trial balances and intercompany accounts, including reconciliations across multiple holding companies.
• Prepare VAT returns and oversee financial compliance, including payroll reconciliations, P11Ds and PSA returns.
• Manage annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and weekly cash flow forecasts, supporting wider group cash planning.
• Oversee head office banking, payments, expenses, quarterly intercompany recharges and pension administration.
• Support year-end accounts, audit and tax compliance, statutory records and ongoing process improvements.

Requirements

• Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or part-qualified accountant with solid practical accounting experience; study support may be available.
• Experience preparing management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end journals.
• Practical VAT experience and a good understanding of financial controls and HMRC compliance.
• Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders and handling confidential information.
• Head office or group accounting experience, including intercompany transactions, is advantageous; SAP experience is beneficial but not essential.