Head of Accounting

Coventry | Full-Time | Leadership Role | Flexible Working Available | Up to £70,000

We’re delighted to be supporting a long-established, forward-thinking accountancy firm in their search for a Head of Accounting to lead their client services and accounting function.

This is a key leadership position designed to enable the firm’s Managing Director to step fully into a CEO role. As such, this role sits at the top of the accounting team, offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practice professional to help shape the next phase of growth and transformation within the business.

The firm:

With over 50 years in business and a young, vibrant team, this firm is undergoing an exciting period of evolution, including a rebrand and strategic expansion plan. You’ll be working closely with both the CEO and will play a central role in streamlining operations, delivering high-level advisory services, and mentoring a team of 13.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as client manager for new high-value clients and take over an established portfolio from the current Director
• Oversee and review the work of managers across the accounting function
• Establish and lead a virtual finance office/director (VFO/VFD) service offering
• Play a pivotal role in setting up an offshore team in the Philippines
• Drive process improvement and implement efficient systems for internal use and client delivery
• Produce advanced management reports using cloud-based tools (notably Xero)
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and uncover tax opportunities in collaboration with the tax team
• Develop and document SOPs for consistency and scalability across the business
• Support the growth of the firm through business development and identifying new client opportunities

About you:

• ACA or ICAS qualified (ACCA considered), with 10+ years post-qualified experience
• 15+ years in practice, with at least 5 years in team and client management roles
• Confident reviewing and signing off work, managing workloads, and setting internal deadlines
• Commercially aware, strategic, and a natural problem solver
• A confident communicator, able to lead, motivate, and inspire a team
• Strong working knowledge of cloud-based software, especially Xero
• Comfortable dealing with HMRC and handling client tax matters
• Leadership qualities with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

What’s on offer:

• A senior leadership role in a practice with a modern, fresh approach
• Responsibility for a team of 13 and direct collaboration with the CEO
• Involvement in exciting growth plans, including international expansion and rebranding
• Flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance
• The opportunity to develop in areas including tax strategy, software implementation, and business management
• A chance to help shape the firm’s future and play a visible, valued role in its success

If you’re an experienced practice professional looking to take on a high-impact leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please get in touch with Danielle Daymond at AJ Chambers Recruitment.

(Please note: Client details will be shared during the application process due to confidentiality.)