OverviewFramatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world''s nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services – all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability. Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we''re driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong – and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we''re aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025. Now''s your chance to join a company that''s shaping the energy transition - where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

Job titleHead of Accounting

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for balance sheet control and reconciliation.

The Head of Accounting will be responsible for ensuring statutory compliance and overall efficiency within our accounting processes and procedures. Managing the accounting and payroll teams directly to ensure compliance on all areas and delivery of an effective accounting function.

Overall ownership and control of the following areas:

Accounts receivable (including ensuring effective credit control)

Accounts payable (ensuring on-time payments to suppliers)

Treasury (cash management and forecasting)

All balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis

Monthly reporting on KPI''s within the accounting function

Tax compliance and optimisation (VAT, CIS, Payroll, STBV etc, RandD Tax credits)

Statutory Audit management and Corp tax (including RandD submission)

Payroll processing and reconciliations

Pension compliance

Management of accounting and payroll teams

Profile / Qualifications

Requirements:

Chartered accountant

A background in business services / accounting teams

Experience operating in a complex business with separate business units and overseas group companies

Key attributes

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Extensive people management experience

Pragmatic thinker, good at problem solving

Good at developing staff and on the job training

Good at progressing many topics at once with control

Benefits

25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays

8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)

Individual and family private health care

Dental insurance for employees

Cashplan - Level 2 cover

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Income Protection

Professional Body Membership

Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)

Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)

Babbel - learn a new language

Generous family leave - Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay

Job locationUnited Kingdom, Bristol – Avonmouth

Travel25%

Other

Minimum level of education required: Bachelor

Minimum level of experience required: Experienced

Employment level: Non cadre

Background checking required?: Non

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