Head of Accounting

Head of AccountingSalary 75,000- 85,000 + comprehensive benefitsAerospace and DefenceOxfordFull timePermanent I am recruiting a Head of Accounting on behalf of a leading aerospace and defence organisation based in Oxford. This is a senior, hands-on finance leadership role with responsibility for end-to-end accounting operations, statutory and management reporting, financial controls, audit delivery and a team of four.The organisation delivers specialist engineering, maintenance and technical support across complex civil and military aviation environments. The successful candidate will join a highly regulated international business and work closely with Group Finance, operational leaders, auditors and external advisers.You will need to be a fully qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with detailed SAP and FRS 102 knowledge. This role would suit a credible finance leader who combines strong technical accounting capability with a practical, positive and improvement-focused approach.Key Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end accounting operations and manage, support and develop the four-person accounting team.Prepare accurate monthly accounts, management reports and balance-sheet reconciliations, maintaining robust month-end routines.Own statutory accounts, UK GAAP, FRS 102 and IFRS compliance, audit preparation and liaison with external auditors.Oversee tax packs, VAT, statutory returns, Accounts Receivable, cash collection, Accounts Payable, payments and outsourced payroll ..... full job details .....