Head of Finance
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,000 to £65,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Prime Appointments Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
A client of ours in the Ipswich area are recruiting a Head of Finance to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm and paying £55,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience.
Part of the SMT team and managing a team of 1, key duties include but are not limited to:
Management and Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts (including WIP), quarterly performance reviews, and concise shareholder reports.
Bookkeeping and Accounting Systems: Manage day-to-day bookkeeping using Sage/Xero, ensuring accurate, compliant, and audit-ready records.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting and forecasting, monitor performance against plan, and support sales forecasting and financial modelling.
Audit, Compliance, and VAT: Prepare for annual audits and manage VAT returns, HMRC submissions, and ONS reporting.
Cash Flow and Working Capital Management: Manage cash flow, working capital, and credit control to maintain liquidity and reduce debtor days.
Invoicing and Credit Control: Raise and process sales invoices accurately and on time, managing customer accounts and credit control.
Business Partnering and Leadership: Partner with managers to provide clear financial insight, promote cost control, and drive financial accountability.
Strategic and Project Support: Support strategic initiatives and projects through financial analysis, costings, and scenario modelling.
Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Head of Finance position:
Accountancy qualification or part qualified (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Experience within a small or medium sized business
Engineering industry experience desirable
Proven ability to manage financial reporting cycles, budgets, and cash flow in a hands-on environment.
Proficient in accounting software (Sage, Xero) and Excel
Sound understanding of finance and cost accounting.
Highly organised and excellent communication skills.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Head of Finance position, please apply with your CV and contact Connor at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs
Part of the SMT team and managing a team of 1, key duties include but are not limited to:
Management and Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts (including WIP), quarterly performance reviews, and concise shareholder reports.
Bookkeeping and Accounting Systems: Manage day-to-day bookkeeping using Sage/Xero, ensuring accurate, compliant, and audit-ready records.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting and forecasting, monitor performance against plan, and support sales forecasting and financial modelling.
Audit, Compliance, and VAT: Prepare for annual audits and manage VAT returns, HMRC submissions, and ONS reporting.
Cash Flow and Working Capital Management: Manage cash flow, working capital, and credit control to maintain liquidity and reduce debtor days.
Invoicing and Credit Control: Raise and process sales invoices accurately and on time, managing customer accounts and credit control.
Business Partnering and Leadership: Partner with managers to provide clear financial insight, promote cost control, and drive financial accountability.
Strategic and Project Support: Support strategic initiatives and projects through financial analysis, costings, and scenario modelling.
Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Head of Finance position:
Accountancy qualification or part qualified (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Experience within a small or medium sized business
Engineering industry experience desirable
Proven ability to manage financial reporting cycles, budgets, and cash flow in a hands-on environment.
Proficient in accounting software (Sage, Xero) and Excel
Sound understanding of finance and cost accounting.
Highly organised and excellent communication skills.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Head of Finance position, please apply with your CV and contact Connor at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs