Head of Accounting

Head of Accounting - PE-backed Med-Tech CompanyTo £125,000 plus bonus and benefits ***this role is mostly remote with one week a month travel to Europe. Candidate(s) must live within a commutable distance to London for leadership meetings*** An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Accounting to join a high-growth, Private Equity-backed med-tech company. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the successful candidate will oversee all accounting operations, manage a team of 6-8, and ensure compliance with IFRS standards. The role will also involve offering strategic insight to drive financial performance across the organisation. The position requires international travel to European locations approximately one week per month. Key Responsibilities include: Ownership of day-to-day management of the accounting finance team including managing month end/ year end processes such as monthly consolidation and group reporting process.Review subsidiary month-end reporting, provide commentary, and tackle issues.Own group and subsidiary statutory reporting including external audits. Manage all audit deliverables through to sign-off.Assist in the development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to strengthen and maintain internal controls.Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 6-8 accounting staff.Support the FPA manager with monthly reporting and annual budgeting processes.Ensure robust internal controls and processes are in place to support accurate and efficient operations.Orders to Cash centre of excellent (COE) to ensure consistency, strong control and visibility on order reporting, billing, revenue recognition and cash collection.Present financial data and analysis to the CFO, Private Equity partners, and other internal/external stakeholders.Manage all tax reporting and compliance obligations for the company.Oversee the payroll function to ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll regulations across multiple regions.Collaborate with the PE investors, auditors, and legal advisors to maintain alignment and transparency in financial matters.Apply IFRS knowledge to various accounting practices, including consolidation, asset tracking, and revenue recognition.Continuously assess and implement IFRS updates to maintain compliance.Commit to regular monthly travel within Europe to build relationships with regional finance and business counterparts. To be considered for this high-profile Head of Accounting role with PE backed med-tech company you should be a qualified accountant with a background in practice. Extensive experience in financial accounting, reporting, and compliance (IFRS experience is essential). Strong ability to manage month-end close processes, financial reporting, and internal controls with precision and efficiency. Experience in a PE-backed or high-growth organisation (preferably within med-tech, healthcare, or a similar sector). Working knowledge of European tax regulations and payroll systems. Willingness to travel regularly within Europe (1 week per month). For more information on this and other full-time accounting and finance opportunities across the London and Home Counties area, please email Richard Milne - Director, Senior Appointments in the strictest confidenceRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice. Read more