Lotus Cars Limited is the UK manufacturing site of Lotus, where we produce all types of sports cars, including the Emira and Evija. To drive the company forward and achieve our ambitions, we are looking for a Head of Accounting to join our Finance Department at our manufacturing plant in Hethel.

Summary

The Head of Accounting is responsible for ensuring that Statutory and Management Accounts are accurately prepared and reported to all stakeholders. They will oversee Balance Sheet control and accuracy, ensuring all Finance Business Units comply with statutory requirements, Geely Group reporting, audits, and group consolidation.

They will also be responsible for tax preparation and compliance, including but not limited to RDEC, VAT, and intercompany transactions, ensuring the organisation’s Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) has full confidence in the financial controls in place.

The ideal candidate will be able to manage team members and financial systems while driving change to establish effective business processes. They will develop strong working relationships across the finance community and the wider Lotus business.

What you'll do

• Ensure the integrity of financial results in line with group policies and international GAAP, both internally and externally reported.
• Provide technical support and manage internal and external audits.
• Develop, review, and continuously improve the financial control framework.
• Maintain and enhance financial systems to simplify processing and strengthen controls.
• Drive efficiency improvements in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Manage and develop a team of 15+, including 3 direct reports across AP & AR, Accounting, and Tax.
• Document and maintain finance processes and procedures.
• Oversee the financial aspects of SAP.

What you'll bring

• A proactive approach, taking ownership of the organisation’s financial management as part of the senior finance team.
• Strong collaboration with all Finance team members to support statutory financial reporting.
• Work closely with senior business leaders, particularly in Purchasing and Logistics, to improve organisation-wide processes and ensure compliance during audits.
• Lead interactions with internal and external auditors.
• Liaise with HMRC and other tax authorities on compliance matters.

What we offer

• Access to our ECOS scheme 
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays 
• Performance Bonus 
• Proof Pension 
• Private Healthcare 
• Hybrid Working 

Additional Information

This role is based at our Hethel plant, operating within our flexible working policy.

Our Company

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering, and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today, we are transforming into a global performance car brand focused on an electric future.

In 2022, we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023, we introduced the Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries—both within the car industry and in yourself. Every member of the Lotus family carries the pioneering mindset of our founder, Colin Chapman.

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman started designing championship-winning racing cars. Alongside our production facilities in Norwich and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a diverse range of career opportunities across all disciplines.

We’re not just a car company—we are a dynamic mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but key to our success.

Want to learn more about what Sophisticated, Rebellious, and Pioneering mean at Lotus Cars Limited? Explore our career site and join the adventure:
🔗 https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/