Interim Head of Financial Accounting

Are you an experienced Financial Accounting leader who can take ownership of a complex year end and keep it running smoothly under pressure? Do you thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments where processes and records are improving but not always perfect? Have you led statutory accounts, audit and balance sheet control across multiple entities within Social Housing or a similarly regulated environment?My client is a rapidly growing organisation within the Housing sector looking to appoint an Interim Head of Financial Accounting on an initial 6-9 month contract. Operating in a high-growth environment that feels more like a scale-up than a traditional Housing Association, this role will play a critical part in ensuring financial control, governance and year end delivery remain robust during a period of continued expansion.The successful candidate will oversee a broad financial accounting remit across six entities, managing a team of four and ensuring the smooth running of core financial control processes. Key responsibilities include:Leading the year end process and ensuring a smooth and controlled delivery of statutory accounts and auditManaging all balance sheet accounts excluding accruals, prepayments and rent controlOverseeing Accounts Payable operations and associated financial controlsTaking ownership of banking and treasury activitiesManaging VAT reporting and complianceSupporting the ongoing improvement of financial records, controls and processesLeading and ..... full job details .....