Job Description

Head of Accounting

Join us as Head of Accounting in one of Europe's fastest growing renewable energy companies. You will be stepping into a high-impact leadership role where you will shape the foundations of our accounting function, lead a talented international team, and drive the systems and processes that power our rapid expansion. If complexity, innovation, and the opportunity to influence a business that's accelerating the transition to net-zero excites you, this might be the perfect fit for you.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded

Head of Accounting

to take full ownership of accounting operations across our international group. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an ambitious finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

You will lead a sizeable team of accounting professionals across 5+ countries. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be a key member of the Finance Leadership Team and play a critical role in our financial transformation journey. A major focus of the role will be integrating and standardising accounting processes across the group to support strong controls, scalability, and transparency.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

Lead end-to-end accounting across multiple global entities, ensuring timely month-end/year-end close and compliant statutory reporting. Oversee AR/AP, GL, payroll, treasury accounting, cash flow, and balance sheet integrity. Deliver accurate IFRS/GAAP financial statements and partner with FP&A on budgeting and forecasting. Manage the external audit process and maintain strong auditor relationships.

Controls, Systems & Governance

Strengthen financial controls, policies, and governance across the group. Drive process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability. Lead the rollout of the Group ERP to newly acquired entities and maintain unified accounting standards. Work closely with Operations, Commercial, and Project teams to align finance processes with business needs.

Team Leadership

Lead and develop a distributed finance team across multiple countries. Foster a high-performance, solutions-oriented culture focused on quality and continuous improvement. Build cohesion between the core accounting team and shared service centre.

Experience & Qualifications

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) with 5+ years' post-qualified experience. Proven experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams. Strong track record of building or enhancing financial controls in fast-paced, scaling businesses. Experience working in multi-entity, multi-currency group environments. Experience with ERP implementations (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Navision) and working with shared service centres. Background in acquisitive or rapidly growing organisations is highly advantageous.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel to the different office and warehouse locations (approximately 10-20%).
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What We Offer

Competitive salary and bonus Opportunity to shape and build a global finance function Ability to contribute to a purpose-driven sector advancing the energy transition Career progression within a rapidly growing international group
All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion or sexual orientation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 54,391.01-90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Flexitime Free or subsidised travel Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC1V 4PG