Head – Financial Reporting and Accounting
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | London, Bristol, Coventry, Crawley, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Finance |
| Salary | £750 Per Day |
| Start Date | August 19th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7110-PSR1JP00093738 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Head – Financial Reporting and Accounting to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be in London, Bristol, Coventry, Crawley, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester or Newcastle/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial setup for a new subsidiary and bank (National Housing Bank).
- Design and implement financial reporting structures and processes.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS, FReM) and external reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams including Senior Manager, Tax Manager, and auditors.
- Provide leadership and build a robust financial reporting function.
- Prepare technical papers and briefings for senior stakeholders.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong technical accountancy knowledge (including IFRS).
- Experience in year-end accounts closure and group accounting.
- Leadership experience in financial reporting within large/complex organisations.
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and report writing abilities.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of government accounting (resource accounting and budgeting).
- Experience in public sector or housing/property sector.
- Understanding of tax compliance (VAT, Corporation Tax).
Qualifications:
- ACA qualified accountant required.
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Lead financial setup for a new subsidiary and bank (National Housing Bank).
