We-are-recruiting-a-Senior-Finance-Accountant-to-join-the-finance-team-of-an-established-international-charity-and-membership-organisation-based-in-central-London.-The-role-is-hybrid-and-requires-2-days-a-week-in-the-London-based-office.
This-is-an-excellent-opportunity-for-a-fully-qualified-accountant-with-strong-technical-knowledge-of-UK-charity-accounting-and-reporting,-particularly-Charities-SORP-and-FRS-102,-alongside-experience-of-complex-grant-funding-arrangements-and-restricted-fund-accounting.
Reporting-to-the-Head-of-Finance,-you-will-take-ownership-of-key-financial-controls,-statutory-reporting-and-financial-systems,-ensuring-the-integrity-of-financial-information-and-supporting-continuous-improvements-across-the-finance-function.
Key-Responsibilities
- Lead-on-balance-sheet-integrity,-including-monthly-reconciliations,-accruals,-prepayments,-reserves-and-fixed-assets.
- Support-the-preparation-of-statutory-accounts-in-accordance-with-UK-charity-reporting-requirements,-Charities-SORP-and-FRS-102.
- Ensure-accurate-and-timely-month-end-reporting,-delivering-consolidated-accounts-within-agreed-deadlines.
- Manage-the-accounting-and-reporting-of-complex-grant-funding-arrangements,-including-restricted-funds,-grant-conditions-and-funding-restrictions.
- Review-and-reconcile-historic-and-legacy-restricted-funds,-ensuring-funds-are-appropriately-classified,-monitored-and-reported.
- Ensure-income-and-expenditure-are-accurately-recognised-and-allocated-in-line-with-funder-requirements-and-charity-accounting-standards.
- Oversee-debtor-and-creditor-control-accounts,-aged-balances,-cash-flow-management-and-banking-administration.
- Ensure-appropriate-VAT-accounting-and-treatment,-including-an-understanding-of-VAT-implications-for-charities-providing-exempt-services.
- Oversee-the-accurate-processing-and-reporting-of-VAT,-PAYE-and-National-Insurance.
- Manage-and-develop-cloud-based-financial-systems,-improving-reporting-functionality,-controls-and-efficiency.
- Support-the-implementation-of-procurement-policies-and-delegated-authority-procedures.
- Partner-with-colleagues-across-departments-to-provide-financial-insight,-investigate-variances-and-support-budget-monitoring.
- Assist-with-audit-queries,-statutory-reporting-and-ad-hoc-financial-analysis.
- Share-financial-best-practice,-support-colleagues-and-deputise-for-the-Head-of-Finance-when-required.
You-will-be-a-technically-strong-and-proactive-finance-professional-with-excellent-attention-to-detail-and-the-ability-to-manage-complex-accounting-matters-within-a-charity-environment.
Essential-requirements:
- Fully-qualified-accountant-(ACA,-ACCA,-CIMA-or-equivalent),-with-at-least-three-years'-post-qualification-experience.
- Strong-knowledge-of-UK-charity-accounting-and-reporting,-particularly-Charities-SORP-and-FRS-102,-including-the-preparation-of-statutory-accounts.
- Demonstrable-experience-of-complex-grant-funder-accounting-arrangements-and-restricted-fund-accounting.
- Understanding-and-experience-of-historic-or-legacy-restricted-funds,-including-their-appropriate-accounting-treatment,-monitoring-and-reporting.
- Good-understanding-of-charity-VAT-accounting,-including-the-VAT-implications-of-exempt-services.
- Experience-of-balance-sheet-reconciliations,-month-end-reporting-and-financial-controls.
- Strong-IT-skills,-including-Excel-and-wider-Microsoft-Office-applications.
- Excellent-communication-skills,-with-the-ability-to-explain-complex-financial-information-to-a-range-of-stakeholders.
- Strong-organisational-skills,-sound-judgement-and-a-proactive-approach-to-problem-solving.
- The-ability-to-manage-change,-improve-processes-and-work-collaboratively-across-teams.
Desirable-experience:
- Previous-experience-within-a-UK-registered-charity-or-international-membership-organisation.
- Experience-supporting-external-audits-and-preparing-statutory-accounts.
- Experience-of-cloud-based-ERP-or-finance-systems-and-improving-financial-reporting-processes.
- A-degree-in-finance-or-a-related-discipline,-alongside-a-commitment-to-continuing-professional-development.
This-is-an-opportunity-to-join-an-internationally-focused,-purpose-driven-organisation-in-a-key-finance-role.-You-will-have-the-opportunity-to-apply-your-technical-expertise-in-charity-accounting,-strengthen-financial-controls-and-contribute-to-the-effective-management-of-complex-funding-arrangements.
Starting-salary-circa-60K-plus-unbeatable-benefits.