Head of Accounting

Our client is one of London’s most established yet fast-growing global commodity brokerages, combining international scale with a people-focused cultureRESPONSIBILITIESOverall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the accounting function across 15 group entities (UK, Singapore, Dubai and Switzerland), including consolidation of international subsidiaries and holding companiesLeadership of a finance function of 16 across Accounting, Payables and Receivables, providing oversight, support and problem-solving across teamsDirect management and mentoring of the Accounting team, supporting the development of junior and part-qualified accountantsOwnership of the monthly close process and coordination of year-end audits, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and strong financial controlOversight and review of balance sheet and P&L integrity including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, fixed assets, AR and APOversight of group consolidation across multiple currencies and jurisdictionsCashflow oversight including approval of AP invoices and tax payments (including PAYE)Calculation and oversight of broker bonus accruals and partner profit sharePreparation and oversight of financial data supporting UK and US regulatory submissions (in collaboration with Compliance)Primary point of contact for auditors and regular interaction with the CEO and Global CFOIDEAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSQualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA) with post-qualification experience in a finance leadership or controller roleExperience working within an FCA regulated entity or similarly regulated financial services environment (brokerage experience advantageous but not essential)Experience consolidating multiple international entities across jurisdictions within a multi-currency environmentProven experience managing and developing accounting teamsStrong ownership of month-end close and audit processesComfortable operating in a hands‑on, operational finance role with high visibility across the businessHighly proficient in ExcelStrong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment #J-18808-Ljbffr