Accountant

British Red Cross; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Recognition platform

Discounts and rewards

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Will writing service

Death in service

CycleWork

Job summary

British Red Cross seeks a part-time Accountant to oversee financial aspects, ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance, and support strategic decision-making. Flexible UK hybrid/remote work arrangements are offered, with a secondment opportunity and pro rata salary in a charity context.

The role requires CIMA/ ACCA qualifications or equivalent experience, monthly and year-end accounting experience, and strong stakeholder communication to provide timely financial guidance.

Qualifications

• CIMA/ ACCA qualified or by experience.
• Experience producing monthly and year end accounts to high accuracy.
• Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders to provide timely financial information.
• Maintenance of organisational and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Work within established systems to deliver outcomes or provide general audit control support.
• Maintain knowledge of organisation policies and regulatory codes and ensure work adheres to standards.
• Collate and analyse data using pre-set tools, methods and formats, independently.
• Edit documents to match organisational style guidelines and prepare information for publication.
• Contribute to development of financial policies and protocols to ensure compliance and good practice.

Education

CIMA/ ACCA

Job description

About The Role Accountant Job Location: UK Flexible (Hybrid home and office) (Remote)
Salary: £, to £, per annum, pro rata (or £, to £, at per week) Plus ILW if applicable. Hours: Part-time, hours per week ( FTE) flexible to suit the needs of the business. Contract: months, fixed term contract to January . 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 on Monday the st of August with interviews to follow the week commencing the th 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: days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy extra leave.
• Pension Scheme: Up to % 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.
• CycleWork: 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