Head of Accounting

Direct message the job poster from Jasper Rose – A Sphere Digital Recruitment Group Company

A globally recognised luxury and lifestyle fashion brand is looking to appoint a Head of Finance to lead all statutory reporting, technical accounting, tax compliance and financial operations across its international group.

This is a high-impact leadership role within a fast‑growth organisation that has expanded globally across stores, e‑commerce and retail partners. Sitting within the senior finance leadership team, you will partner closely with the CFO to deliver accurate and reliable financial information that underpins strategic decision‑making.

With the business scaling internationally, this role is critical in strengthening controllership, improving processes, and building a best‑in‑class global finance function.

• Lead statutory reporting and global audit processes across multiple international entities, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely filings.
• Own the month‑end close, reconciliations, intercompany, and technical accounting guidance.
• Manage tax compliance requirements and oversee relationships with outsourced accounting and tax advisors across all regions.
• Provide strong financial governance, enhancing internal controls and documentation.
• Lead, support and develop the Head of Finance and indirectly the AP/AR team, embedding accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive process optimisation including automation, ERP enhancements and potential future systems implementation.
• Build credibility with senior commercial stakeholders, maintaining robust financial discipline while supporting accelerated international growth.
• Strengthen consolidation, reporting quality, and alignment between global finance teams.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent).
• Strong statutory reporting and audit background, ideally trained in practice.
• Experience with in retail, fashion, or consumer products advantageous but not essential.
• Experience leading multi‑entity, multi‑currency reporting in a complex international environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage outsourced accounting functions.
• Proven leadership capability, with experience coaching and developing teams at varying levels.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence commercially‑driven senior leaders.
• Comfortable implementing structure, process and scalability within a fast‑growing business.

• Hybrid working (3 days office)
• Private medical
• Life insurance
• Pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + Christmas closure + additional mid‑year week off
• Opportunity to move internally within a wider global luxury group

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of global accounting for a rapidly growing luxury brand, shape the future finance function, and influence strategic decision‑making at a pivotal stage of international expansion.

Director

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Retail

London, England, United Kingdom