2 jobs found in Barnstaple

A commercially astute dynamic qualified accountant is needed to join an established and growing multi-site organisation at their head office in Exeter as the Head of Finance on an 8 month contact to commence early May 2026, with potential for the post holder to take up the role on a permanent basis. This is not the average accounting role! It is a rare opportunity for a proactive qualified accounting professional to join an organisation that is leading the way in its sector and where you can genuinely make a difference to lives in local communities. Head of Finance – The Role As part of a friendly, dedicated senior management team, the Head of Finance is a critical role where you will be working at a strategic level, taking ownership of delivering a comprehensive finance function across all sites as well as providing financial guidance on commercial opportunities and cost saving measures. Duties will include: * Leading and developing the small finance team of 4. *...

The Role * Lead finance transition planning and delivery of all go-live activities * Manage cutover processes including accruals, prepayments, provisions and opening balances * Support validation of financial data and opening balances * Design budget structures and monitoring frameworks * Support development of management reporting across services * Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure budget ownership * Act as a finance SME across transition workstreams * Deliver training and guidance to budget holders and managers * Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams About You Essential: * CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) * Strong financial accounting background within public sector, housing, or similar * Proven experience supporting finance transformation, system changes or restructures * Strong technical knowledge of financial controls, reporting and chart of accounts * Experience working with...