Job Description

At Trustpilot we're on an exciting journey. We're a cash-rich FTSE 250 business that's investing strategically in our future - and in yours. With a presence across multiple international markets and a central London office, we operate with strategic focus and purpose. Now, we're looking for a Head of Accounting to lead, modernise, and help future-proof our group finance function.
This is a career-defining opportunity for a finance leader with proficient technical skills, a commercial mindset, and a keen interest in managing change. Reporting directly into senior leadership, you'll play a key role in enhancing and helping scale what the function delivers - not just managing the numbers but transforming how finance works and delivers value across the business.
What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for running the month end close process, including overseeing all general ledger operations, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Work closely with the Head of Group Reporting to ensure seamless integration between local GAAP and IFRS reporting
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and automation within the accounting function to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Analyse monthly numbers to ensure accuracy and to provide insight to support decision-making across the Group
• Support the external audit process by providing relevant accounting information and explanations where necessary and improve the financial internal control framework
• Oversee cost centre management and ensure integrity of the finance data structure, along with providing guidance on cost allocation methodologies
• Oversee consolidated group cash flow forecasting and liquidity analysis
• Lead a small team of accounts payable, ensuring a control environment and good payment practices
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of accounting professionals

Who you are:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), who has a solid technical grounding in IFRS and significant experience in group finance, accounting leadership, or financial reporting
• Well-versed in systems, with direct experience using Unit4 or a comparable ERP, and a keen interest in evolving finance system architecture
• Motivated by the opportunity to build and optimize - not just maintain
• Commercially fluent and methodical, with a clear communication style and a collaborative mindset
• A strategic thinker who thrives in complex environments but still enjoys getting involved practically
• Skilled in collaborating and influencing senior stakeholders and presenting clear insights to drive business performance
• Dedicated to continuous improvement, digital tools, and modern finance practices

What's in it for you:

• A range of flexible working options to dedicate time to what matters to you
• Competitive compensation package + bonus
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days after 2 years of employment
• Two (paid) volunteering days a year to spend your time giving back to the causes that matter to you and your community
• Rich learning and development opportunities are supported through the Trustpilot Academy and Blinkist
• Pension and life insurance
• Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7, Employee Assistance Plan
• Full access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app to promote positive mental health
• Paid parental leave
• Season ticket loan and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Central office location complete with table tennis, a gaming corner, coffee bars and all the snacks and refreshments you can ask for
• Regular opportunities to connect and get to know your fellow Trusties, including company-wide celebrations and events, ERG activities, and team socials.
• Access to over 4,000 deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, fitness, cinema discounts, and more.
• Independent financial advice and free standard professional mortgage broker advice
• Talent acceleration programs: Fast-track your career with our tailored development programs designed to support growth at whatever stage of your career
• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Restricted Stock Units
• Tailored leadership development program consisting of workshops, coaching opportunities, and structured feedback mechanisms to enable world-class leadership

Still not sure?
We want to be a part of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world of work for all. We're excited to hear about your experiences along with how you will contribute to our working culture. Even if you don't feel you meet all the requirements, we'd still really like to hear from you!
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