Accountant

British Red Cross; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

36 days holidays

Pension up to 6%

Recognition platform

Job summary

British Red Cross is seeking a part‑time Financial Accountant to oversee core financial operations and ensure accuracy and compliance. The role involves producing monthly and year‑end accounts, and communicating financial information to internal and external stakeholders within a flexible hybrid UK arrangement.

The role supports regulatory compliance and financial integrity across the organisation, with a focus on risk identification and appropriate controls, while offering a supportive

Qualifications

• CIMA/ ACCA qualification or equivalent in accounting, or by experience.
• Experience producing monthly and year-end accounts with high accuracy.
• Proven ability to communicate financial information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining regulatory compliance across financial processes.
• Experience challenging assumptions and identifying financial risks.
• Strong attention to detail and integrity in financial reporting.
• Ability to identify risks in financial systems and implement controls.

Responsibilities

• Work within established systems to deliver financial outcomes and provide support in audit control.
• Maintain knowledge of organisational policies, regulatory codes and conduct.
• Collate and analyse data using preset tools and formats; work independently.
• Edit documents to organisational style and prepare information for publication.
• Contribute to development of financial policies, guidelines and protocols.

Skills

CIMA/ ACCA

Monthly and year-end accounts

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment & controls

Attention to detail

Financial integrity

Education

Fully qualified in CIMA/ ACCA or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

Accountant

Job Location: UK Flexible (Hybrid home and office) (Remote)
Salary: £44,680 to £47,691 per annum, pro rata (or £31,276 to £33,383 at 24.5hrs per week) Plus ILW if applicable.

Hours: Part‑time, 24.5 hours per week (0.7 FTE) flexible to suit the needs of the business.

Contract: 15 months, fixed term contract to January 2028.

This vacancy is available as a secondment opportunity.

Could you, as a qualified Financial Accountant, manage and oversee the financial aspects of an organisation, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting standards, and providing timely and relevant financial information?

Could you help maintaining the financial health and integrity of the British Red Cross (BRC), supporting strategic decision‑making, and meeting regulatory requirements?

What will a day in the life of an Accountant involve?

• Work within established systems to deliver specified outcomes or provide general support within a specialised area of audit control.
• Maintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organisation's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards.
• Collate and analyse data using pre‑set tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Edit document in line with organisational style guidelines and prepare information for publication.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.

To be a successful Accountant, what will you need?

• CIMA/ ACCA, fully qualified, qualified by experience or by equivalent qualification.
• Experienced at producing monthly and year end accounts which are technically correct and to a high level of accuracy.
• Experience of effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely information and helpful advice and guidance on financial issues.
• Maintenance of organisational and regulatory compliance.
• Experience of challenging assumptions on financial issues where appropriate.
• Proven ability to ensure attention to detail and financial integrity.
• In depth knowledge of identifying any risks associated with financial systems, to propose controls or actions to mitigate such risks, and to monitor such controls.

Interested?

The closing date for applications is 23.59hrs on Monday the 31st of August 2026 with interviews to follow the week commencing the 7th of September.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get:

• Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy extra leave.
• Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Recognition Platform: Managers can reward great work with retail vouchers.
• Discounts: Discounts through our Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more.
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Learning & Development: A range of career and learning opportunities.
• Will Writing Service: Access to a free will writing service.
• Death in Service: A tax‑free lump sum paid to your beneficiary in the event of your death.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme

We are proud to champion inclusion as a Disability Confident employer across our UK‑based roles and as a Carers Confident Employer.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders