Head of Finance

Posted 01 October 2025
Salary £75000 - £85000 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceHOFSR_1759353757

Job description

We are seeking a fully qualified accountant to join as Head of Finance,. A collaborative culture with a small, high-performing finance team. You will take responsibility for the accounting, reporting, and financial control of a diverse portfolio of hotels and real estate assets. This is a broad and hands-on group role, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to work across multiple businesses within a private equity-backed environment. A collaborative culture with a small, high-performing finance team. Please note, this role is full time in the office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting, maintaining high-quality books and records across all hotels and group companies.
  • Manage intercompany accounting, debt servicing, and treasury functions for the group.
  • Oversee capex accounting and maintain fixed asset ledgers and reporting.
  • Support year-end audits of hotels and group companies.
  • Assist with VAT accounting and reporting.
  • Contribute to ad-hoc analysis and projects as required.

Key Requirements

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), ideally with audit experience from a mid-tier firm.
  • Strong background in bookkeeping, balance sheet, P&L, and cash reporting.
  • Experience in hospitality, real estate, or private equity-backed businesses is highly advantageous.
  • Familiarity with accounting systems such as SUN, SAGE, or similar.
  • Prior group accounting experience is beneficial.